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70 WELCOME TO ANNUAL HANDBOOK 2015 MESSAGE FROM CONTENTS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR RAAFA(NSW) PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD, a company wholly owned by the RAAF Association (RAAFA), publishes Welcome to Richmond with the primary aim of welcoming and assisting ADF families to relocate to the RAAF Bases at Richmond and Glenbrook. Relocations are never easy, and RAAFA members well appreciate the disruption caused by this essential facet of Service life. During my 39 years in the Air Force, I moved my family 16 times, 11 of which were to different locations, and I’ve concluded that moving Defence Bank is one of Australia’s larger member-owned banks. A bank one’s home does not get any easier with experience! 30 50 Aware of the issues, we are pleased and proud to be that has a strong community focus and is dedicated to its members, able to assist you and your families in this stressful time of your lives. 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IT IS AN ENORMOUS PLEASURE AND Even if this is your first Richmond or Glenbrook PRIVILEGE to welcome you to RAAF Base posting, you will already realise you are in one Richmond and Glenbrook as the new Federal of the most beautiful parts of the country. From WELCOME TO RICHMOND & GLENBROOK Member for Macquarie. the sandy beaches of the Hawkesbury River at Our community recognises your service to Yarramundi Reserve – only a 15 minute drive from the nation and I hope you will feel welcomed the Richmond Base – to the Glenbrook entrance in the local area, I consider the Hawkesbury as a communication and self-defence equipment. as you establish your lives here. Our schools, of the Blue Mountains National Park, there are second home. Throughout my time in Richmond, This year marks the 60th anniversary of Air Force local groups and businesses all appreciate the spectacular outdoor experiences. Air Mobility Group remained at the forefront of flying different models of the Hercules – all of important role played by RAAF Richmond and You’ll find historic buildings throughout the RAAF’s contribution to national objectives, which has been conducted in Hawkesbury skies. Glenbrook and we are a more vibrant area for Windsor, opportunities to pick your own fruit and I am confident Air Mobility Group and RAAF Of course, RAAF Base Richmond is also a fully having so many of you living in our midst. on Bells Line of Road and the outdoor adventure Richmond will continue to be major contributors functioning air base. 22 Squadron and Estate I am honoured to represent so many of our activities that only the upper Blue Mountains to our Nation’s needs for many years to come. and Infrastructure Group provide us with air ADF personnel and have a keen interest in issues can offer. Our base community is 2,500 strong; operations effects such as security, air traffic faced by servicemen and women and the civilian It is a real honour to represent you and your represented primarily by those who put on an control, fire-fighting, air movements etc. workforce and your families. Please feel free to family in the Australian Parliament while you are Air Force uniform every morning, but equally While most of Richmond’s focus falls on SUSAN TEMPLEMAN MP get in touch with me and my office with any posted here and we hope this soon feels like home. important are the many other organisations supporting those deployed abroad, it’s important Federal Member for Macquarie issues you may have. susantempleman.com.au resident at RAAF Richmond. Our air mobility to acknowledge those who support us at home. partners in Army at 176 Air Dispatch Squadron; We have a network of agencies, social groups the local Ground Liaison Sections; Defence Civilians and family services ready to support your family in a host of agencies; and the many contractors – in particular, Defence Families and the Defence and industry partners are all part of the RAAF Community Organisation. I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU to the In the last half-century, RAAF personnel Richmond team. As a strong believer in teamwork, I expect a number of other key functions electorate of Hawkesbury. We are very fortunate continued their honourable work from AIR COMMODORE BILL it’s an honour for me to lead this team, and you can and events to continue over the next two years, to live in a country where people have the right to Richmond, without fanfare, supporting KOURELAKOS expect to see me in the mess and as I travel such as supporting: the Sydney Invictus Games; elect their local, state and federal representatives. operations at home and abroad. Senior Australian Defence Force Officer the base. Don’t be shy, say hello! NSW Government’s large aircraft waterbombers; It is service men and women like you who have Richmond aircraft were among the first RAAF Base Richmond A key focus for RAAF Base Richmond in 2018 and key anniversaries such as the centenary of continued to defend our freedoms. to land in Darwin following Cyclone Tracy. TO ALL OF THE RAAF BASE RICHMOND will be 35 Squadron, which will receive the last Armistice Day in November 2018, and the 75th Respect and honour for our Defence Force They brought the last Australians out of COMMUNITY, I wish you a very warm welcome. of its 10 C-27J Spartan aircraft in early 2018. 35 anniversary of No. 37 Squadron. personnel runs deep in Hawkesbury, being Saigon during the Vietnam War. They sustained I’m proud to be assuming the roles of Senior Squadron will need to ramp up its rate of effort Finally, we couldn’t complete our mission home to RAAF Base Richmond, New South Australian troops on operations in East Timor, Australian Defence Force Officer of RAAF Base to become a fully functioning squadron; following without local community support, so it’s important Wales’ first base and an important logistics the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Richmond and Commander Air Mobility Group which it will prepare for the planned relocation that we foster this relationship. The Hawkesbury and transportation hub. Drive between Richmond and Windsor and from Air Commodore Richard Lennon. to RAAF Base Amberley in 2019. has much to offer, I trust you'll make the most of it. Richmond RAAF Base has a long and you may see a C-130J Hercules or C-27J Spartan I’m returning to RAAF Base Richmond for Elsewhere at RAAF Base Richmond, the C-130J Take pride in your service to the nation and put decorated history in our country’s military past flying overhead. Those aircraft carry our nation’s what will be my 11th year in location, and given Hercules continues to evolve into a world-class your best foot forward as you generate Defence with more than 600 men and women from most precious cargo — young men and women that my children completed all of high school tactical airlifter that is fitted out with modern outcomes. See you ‘round the traps. Hawkesbury serving our nation in the Great War. whose service and sacrifice keeps us safe. DOMINIC PERROTTET MP During World War I, the New South Wales If ever you would like to discuss a state State Member for Hawkesbury, Government established a military flying school matter, please don't hesitate to contact my Treasurer, Minister for Industrial at the base, preparing pilots for operations at office so I can be of assistance. PRIOR TO WELCOMING members and their courses and personnel capability symposiums. Relations the Western Front in Europe. dominicperrottet.com.au families to RAAF Base Glenbrook, I would first like Every year, RAAF Commanders from around to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Australia gather at Glenbrook to participate in the Glenbrook area, the indigenous Darug people. Air Commander’s Commanding Officers’ Call. To our newly posted members and families, Socially, RAAF Base Glenbrook offers a number I trust that you will find your posting here of popular facilities such as the pool, gymnasium, WELCOME TO RAAF BASE GLENBROOK you will never be short of things to do enjoyable and rewarding on both a personal tennis courts, and a welfare store stocked with a located at the gateway to the majestic when you are not at work. and professional level. To you all, it is with great range of equipment for use on the various bike Blue Mountains. The region boasts a vast array of quality pleasure I welcome you to RAAF Base Glenbrook. trails, waterways and campgrounds of the Blue As someone who grew up in a Defence services from schools to a world-renowned RAAF Base Glenbrook is a jewel of a base. Mountains. All of these facilities are available Force family I appreciate the benefit of teaching hospital and also a smorgasbord Idyllically located 60km west of Sydney at the foot for dependents too. RAAF Base Glenbrook being able to find your feet quickly in a of sport and cultural offerings every week. of the Blue Mountains it offers spectacular views additionally boasts the Heritage-listed Officers’ new environment. I have my RAAF heritage to thank for the over the Sydney basin. RAAF Base Glenbrook Mess building. The building originally dates The greater Penrith and Blue Mountains beginnings of my connection with this region benefits from a supportive local community, with back to the 1870s before developing into the area is home to diverse range of locations I now represent in the NSW Parliament. the retail centre of Penrith only minutes away. old Lapstone Hotel in the late 1920s. It has been and activities.From the Glenbrook Village I thank you for your service to our nation Since 1950, Glenbrook has been the home of restored and the interior remodelled, albeit where you can get lost in choice of great cafes and warmly welcome you to one of the best Headquarters Air Command, which is responsible only slightly due to its historical status, while the and specialty shops to the vibrant Penrith CBD, regions in Australia. stuartayres.com.au for raising, training and sustaining the Air Force’s air outside remains largely unaltered. The Mess WING COMMANDER and space power to meet government objectives. entertainments committee delivers a calendar of FLEUR JAMES The historically significant base hosts many events open to all ranks, and attendance is high. Acting Senior Australian Defence Force Officer conferences and courses on behalf of the Air Force. On behalf of all of us at RAAF Base Glenbrook, STUART AYRES MP RAAF Base Glenbrook Examples include supply and logistics forums, and the wider community, welcome and all the State Member for Penrith, Minister for Western Sydney, training sponsor conferences, operational training very best for your posting and the year ahead. Minister for WestConnex, Minister for Sport

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A C-17A Globemaster from the United States Air Force is marshalled in to its parking spot at RAAF Base Richmond during Exercise Talisman Saber 17. A proud history A PROUD PART OF THE HAWKESBURY AND WIDER SYDNEY COMMUNITY, RAAF BASE RICHMOND’S ROOTS IN THE AREA EXTEND MORE THAN A CENTURY, AND TODAY IT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR DEFENCE.

OLDING THE DISTINCTION of being new base in Sydney couldn’t be located near the Air Force’s second oldest base, it is the coast, due to the risk (at the time) of a located within the City of Hawkesbury naval bombardment. The base, however, still hbetween Windsor and Richmond, needed to be within flying distance of the sea and remains home to the RAAF’s transport so as to allow for cooperation with the Royal headquarters, Air Mobility Group. Australian Navy. Its origins began with Parramatta dentist The new base needed to be located William Hart in 1912, who took off in his self- close to major road and rail links that would made monoplane from a patch of land connect it with local industry, but also required in the Hawkesbury known as Ham Common. enough open space for pilots to fly without An early aviation enthusiast, Hart’s flights endangering the public. thrilled the largely rural communities of The Ham Common site between Richmond Richmond and Windsor, but even he couldn’t and Windsor matched the requirements have imagined the aviation legacy to follow. perfectly. As it was located adjacent to Windsor In September 1912, a serious accident Road and the Richmond train line, it had hospitalised William Hart and ended his flying suitable transport links to Sydney, plus it had days in the Hawkesbury, however his efforts existing aviation facilities from World War I. had sparked the imagination of others. RAAF Base Richmond was formed on 30 The outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 led to June 1925, and the first biplanes – belonging the establishment of a flying school at Ham to No. 3 Squadron - arrived from RAAF Base Common the following year, and it was taken on Point Cook the following day. as a State Government-sponsored school in 1916. Graduates from the Flying School would How the Base evolved either join the Australian Flying Corps at Point With aviation still largely in its infancy in the Cook in Melbourne, or be shipped to the Royal 1920s and 1930s, the role of the Air Force was Flying Corps in Europe. largely to work in direct support of the Army and Navy — but the best means of doing this THE FORMATION OF THE RAAF was still being explored. The flying school at Ham Common was That ranged from tasks such as disbanded following the war, but the facilities reconnaissance, aerial spotting of artillery that remained caught the attention of the Royal and naval bombardment, although the RAAF Australian Air Force (RAAF) when it first formed did conduct some experiments in aviation as an independent service in March 1921. from Richmond, including the first use of The RAAF originated at RAAF Base Point Cook parachutes in Australia in 1927. in Melbourne, but the need for a second base — Amongst the RAAF biplanes flying over CPL David Gibbs CPL David located in Sydney — was quickly discerned. the Hawkesbury were a number of aviation Senior Officers in the RAAF judged that a pioneers on trailblazing flights, including Sir PHOTO:

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Charles Kingsford Smith, Amy Johnson THE BASE TODAY suggests, facilitates the care of sick and and Jean Batten Today, RAAF Base Richmond finds itself retaining wounded personnel on Defence aircraft). RAAF Base Richmond’s relationship with its strong links to the air transport role, housing A host of other units are also located at Sydney was further consolidated with the No. 37 Squadron (with its C-130J Hercules) and the Base, including local detachments for key establishment of a ‘Citizens Air Force’ unit, No. 35 Squadron (with the C-27J Spartan). Aircraft Research and Development Unit; No. No. 22 Squadron, in 1937. It remains today a Coordinating these Squadrons — and a 1 Security Forces Squadron, No. 453 Squadron key part of RAAF Base Richmond’s garrison host of other air mobility units at other RAAF (Air Traffic Control), No. 28 Squadron and reserve personnel support today. Bases — calls on the talents of other units at (Imagery) and No. 87 Squadron (Intelligence). assets As war clouds darked in Europe during the RAAF Base Richmond, including Headquarters No. 65 Squadron — an Airfield Engineering late 1930s, RAAF Base Richmond underwent Air Mobility Group, No. 84 Wing and the Air unit — also operates a detachment from considerable expansion, including construction Mobility Control Centre. RAAF Base Richmond. EACH OF THE of the present-day Officers’ Mess and On top of this are support units such as Air Recent milestones celebrated by the base Commander’s residences. Mobility Training Development Unit and the have included the 90th anniversary of its SQUADRONS AND With the outbreak of World War II in Army’s own No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron. establishment in 2015 and the construction September 1939, a number of flying squadrons DETACHMENTS AT Other key units and organisations based of a new main gate complex that same year. at RAAF Base Richmond were dispatched to at RAAF Base Richmond are Air Lift Systems In September 2016, a plaque was unveiled in Europe and the Middle East. RAAF BASE RICHMOND Program Office (providing logistics and a memorial garden on Hawkesbury Valley When the war came to the Pacific in sustainment to the C-130J and C-27J), No. Way (opposite the RAAF Base Richmond HAS A FASCINATING December 1941, RAAF Base Richmond found 22 Squadron (delivering garrison support to main runway), marking a centenary since the itself a major centre of aircraft maintenance BACKGROUND. RAAF Base Richmond), and No. 3 Aeromedical establishment of the NSW Government Flying and repairs, as well as a training ground for Evacuation Squadron (which, as the name School at RAAF Base Richmond. personnel — from initial recruits through to Army paratroops and new attack bomber squadrons bound for New Guinea. THE BASE AT A GLANCE POST WORLD WAR II Sergeant Lucas Moro, a Loadmaster with No. 37 While the RAAF experienced considerable RAAF Base Richmond is an important hub for the Australian Defence Force Squadron, on the ramp of a Royal Australian Air drawdown of aircraft, personnel and bases because of its geographical location to Sydney. Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft during

formation practice on the New South Wales CPL Oliver Carter following the end of the Second World War, • Air Lift Systems Program Office It is hoped that the diversity of challenge and coast near Sydney. RAAF Base Richmond remained on strength • Air Force Improvement Team (Richmond)

variety offered to you at RAAF Base Richmond PHOTO: in a variety of roles. and in the Hawkesbury local area will make your • Airbus Group Australia Pacific Between 1951 and 1967, maritime patrol No. 37 Squadron information with air and ground units; defend The flights were carried out with a perfect stay rewarding and enjoyable. • Ball Aerospace missions were flown along the east coast of Carrying a 50-year itself against enemy attack; and deliver more safety record until post-war disarmament saw The following units and major commercial • CAE Australia by twin-engine Neptune surveillance fuel and cargo to its customers. All of these are No. 37 Squadron disestablished in 1947. contractors to Defence are all located at, legacy of operating planes operating from Richmond. Vampire • Defence Community Organisation critical to No. 37 Squadron as it continues to In 1966, No. 37 Squadron was re-formed, this or have significant facilities based at, the C-130 Hercules, and Meteor jet fighters belonging to No. 22 • Defence Maintenance Management No. 37 Squadron’s provide airlift support across the globe. time at RAAF Base Richmond with the C-130E RAAF Base Richmond: Squadron also called Richmond home. • Joint Logistics Unit – East work takes them from In 2018, No. 37 Squadron will take back Hercules. The Squadron was established to • No . 1 Security Forces Squadron A new role for RAAF Base Richmond • Defence Support Richmond the skies over the responsibility for training of its aircrew form the ‘air bridge’ between Australia and Detachment Richmond emerged in the 1950s, however, one that it • Headquarters Air Mobility Group Hawkesbury to runways and technical personnel, following the South Vietnam during the conflict in that • No. 15 Ground Liaison Section continues to fulfil today. The steady increase • Headquarters No. 84 Wing all over the world. disestablishment of No. 285 Squadron in 2017. country. No. 37 Squadron would fly Diggers and • No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron Flying such a variety of cargo and passengers other Defence personnel across to Vung Tau in of RAAF air transport aircraft during the 1950s • Lockheed Martin Australian Hercules • No. 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron is a far cry from when the Squadron was formed South Vietnam, and bring home wounded and saw Richmond become a logistics ‘hub’ for • Marshall Aerospace have been flying from Defence, initially with the venerable C-47 • No. 28 Squadron Detachment Richmond RAAF Base Richmond since December 1958, at RAAF Base Laverton in Melbourne, in 1943. deceased soldiers. • MSS Security Later, the Squadron would bring out the Dakota — an iconic twin-engine transport • No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron but it wasn’t until August 1966 that the first Back then, Lockheed Lodestars – powered • Northrop Grumman Intregrated aircraft from the war. Hercules for No. 37 Squadron – the C-130E – by two radial engines – were used to ferry up last Australians from Saigon in April 1975, and • No. 35 Squadron Defence Services Then, in December 1958, the first C-130A touched down. to 14 passengers on long distance flights across sustain Australian peacekeeping missions in • No. 37 Squadron • Raytheon Australia and into New Guinea. the Sinai, Solomon Islands and East Timor. They Hercules transport aircraft touched down For more than five decades, the squadron’s • No. 65 Squadron Detachment Richmond • School of Post Graduate Studies With no weather radar and other would also serve on the national stage, carrying at RAAF Base Richmond, and with this role has remained largely the same - carry up • A ircraft Research and Development Unit performance limits, the Lodestars had to a stud bull to the People’s Republic of China in (and subsequent) models of the Hercules, (Richmond Detachment) to 20 tonnes of cargo or approximately 100 (Richmond Test and Evaluation Flight) contend with outback thunderstorms and poor November 1973, Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles on personnel from RAAF Base Richmond would • United States Air Force Detachment passengers to anywhere the Australian Defence airstrips whilst flying transport missions. an art gallery tour of Australia, and join other be transported around the globe. • No . 453 Squadron Detachment Richmond • RAAF School of Administration and Logistics Force needs it. (Air Traffic Control) Those destinations range from major The arrival of larger C-47 Dakota transports RAAF Squadrons in carrying civilians during the Hercules from Richmond have been Training (Richmond Detachment) international airports to dusty airstrips in the later in the war allowed an increase in payload 1989 airline pilot’s strike. instrumental in supporting Australian personnel • No. 65 Ground Liaison Section • RAAF Richmond has three Defence Messes: an highlands of Papua New Guinea, or even a drop carried on flights, and after the Japanese In 1999, No. 37 Squadron received its first from the Vietnam War through to Peacekeeping • No . 87 Squadron Air Mobility Tactical Officers’ Mess, Sergeants’ Mess and Airmans’ Mess, zone when landings are impossible. surrender in August 1945, No. 37 Squadron of 12 C-130J Hercules transports, a type it Operations in Asia, the Middle East and the Intelligence Flight as well as commercial services on Base that include The business of flying a Hercules at No. 37 carried home Australian prisoners of war, many continues to operate today. South Pacific, and right through to the Middle • ADF Investigative Services – Joint a canteen, barber, motor mechanic, Australian Squadron has changed significantly, with the of whom had not seen home soil since 1941. Whilst they’re commonly seen flying East region today. As well as the Hercules, other Investigations Office Richmond Military Bank and Defence Bank. current C-130J being able to fly further, faster, The occupation of Japan subsequently from RAAF Base Richmond, a lot of their work transport aircraft that have called Richmond • The local Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC) unit is • A ir Mobility Training and and deliver more. called for No. 37 Squadron to fly a fortnightly is conducted at low-level, with crews flying in home include the DHC-4 Caribou (1964 to 1993) Development Unit No. 336 Squadron AAFC. The aircraft is in the midst of a series of scheduled service around Australia and across a formation of aircraft, with the use of night- and Boeing 707 (1979 to 2008). upgrades that allows the Hercules to share to Japan — a journey of more than 20,000km. vision goggles.

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No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron The Air Dispatch role in the Australian Army No. 65 Squadron which has provided aeromedical evacuation While flying cargo loads over long distances has its origins in the skies of New Guinea When the Air Force support in operational theatres such as East might be an Air Force role, the job of ensuring during World War II, when cargo and supplies deploys to a frontline, Timor and the Middle East. RAAF aeromedical stores and paratroopers are safely delivered were pushed from the side doors of RAAF it needs to ensure evacuation has also provided significant from the air falls to Australian Army’s 9th Force Dakota aircraft in order to resupply the Diggers airfields are safe to benefit to the civilian community, particularly Support Battalion, 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, fighting the ground war below. operate from and it is following terrorist bombings in Bali and natural located at RAAF Base Richmond. It carried on through the Malayan in this role that No. 65 disasters in South East Asia. Since its formation 176 Air Dispatch Squadron includes Parachute Emergency and the Vietnam War, with 176 Squadron serves. in 2013 No.3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Riggers, who prepare, maintain and repair Air Dispatch Company being formed in 1967. The primary role of has supported the evacuation of civilian parachutes and aerial delivery equipment. It became 176 Air Dispatch Squadron in 1973, No. 65 Squadron is to hospital patients from Bundaberg, provided Air Dispatch troops prepare loads that can and relocated from Penrith to RAAF Base provide an airbase recovery capability, building aeromedical care following natural disasters be safely dropped out of an aircraft and Richmond in 1993. on Air Force experience in the role that has in Nepal, Vanuatu and Fiji and continues to also control Drop Zones. A variety of other Since then, it has been deployed on been in existence ever since World War II. retrieve and care for Australian service men personnel within the Squadron provide a significant number of Defence military, While the unit’s headquarters is located at and women from around the world. essential support functions. peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, RAAF Base Amberley, No. 65 Squadron has a 176 Air Dispatch Squadron also carries some and most notably played a key role in Detachment Flight at RAAF Base Richmond,

expertise in other air logistics roles, supporting supporting the RAAF airdrop of supplies to as well as RAAF Base Townsville and Defence CPL Ben Dempster No. 87 Squadron air terminals, as well as ‘external lift’, where cargo Iraqi civilians in Mt Sinjar and Amirli in 2014. Establishment Orchard Hills. - Air Mobility are readied for carriage beneath helicopters In 2016 and 2017, it worked with Air Force The Squadron was established at RAAF PHOTO: Air Force Medical Officers, Squadron Leader Matt Luther (left), Flight Lieutenant Victoria Pearson and Tactical such as a S-70A-9 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook and the Australian Antarctic Division to fly the Base Amberley on 1 July 2015. The formation Squadron Leader Andy Bonnitcha simulate an aeromedical evacuation inside a C-130J Hercules aircraft Intelligence or MRH90 Taipan. This includes supporting longest airdrop missions in Australian history, of No. 65 Squadron takes on the duties of at the 2017 Australian International Airshow. Flight the new RAN Landing Helicopter Docks in airdropping fuel and supplies to the southern- No. 383 Squadron (Airfield Engineering), No. 87 Squadron helicopter vertical resupply evolutions. most continent. which previously held a Detachment Flight No. 3 Aeromedical evacuation services had generally been a role headquarters is located at Richmond, and No. 1 Security Forces Evacuation conducted as a subset task of RAAF health units. at RAAF Base Edinburgh Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Squadron The Squadron now comprises a cadre of full- in South Australia, (EOD) Flight. No. 3 Aeromedical time and part-time medical, nursing and para- but is responsible for a number of sections Aircraft such as the C-130J Hercules and Evacuation Squadron medical professionals dedicated to the conduct across Australia. C-17A Globemaster can operate from austere was formed in 2013 to of aeromedical evacuation missions on a variety Key amongst these is the cadre of members airfields during disasters but, fundamentally, provide a specialised of civilian and military aircraft including Air Force from No. 87 Squadron who provide support robust and often purpose-built infrastructure global aeromedical C-17A Globemaster, C-130J Hercules and C-27J to units at RAAF Base Richmond under Air is required for them to do their job properly. retrieval capability for the Spartan and occasionally on Army helicopters. Mobility Tactical Intelligence Flight. No. 65 Squadron therefore can be deployed Australian Defence Force. The Squadron motto, Aeromedical evacuation has a richly The key role of No. 87 Squadron is to to a location to provide and regenerate Care Where Needed, exemplifies a tradition of established history within the Air Force. During provide intelligence support to the Air Force, airbases, including construction of defence Air Force aeromedical care to the service men World War II, injured diggers were returned ensuring Defence personnel are adequately measures, physical security and support for and women of the Australian Defence Force that to Australia from New Guinea under the care informed of some of the challenges they may the active defence of a base. dates back to World War II. The Squadron was of nurses on board C-47 Dakotas and other face on operations. The unit was originally Personnel can also be employed in originally established at RAAF Base Richmond in transports, and following the war, prisoners established in June 1942 as a photographic preventing damage to aircraft parking areas, 1940 as No.3 RAAF Hospital, providing dedicated of war were returned home to Australia reconnaissance unit in the Northern Territory, taxiways and runways. Doing so requires a hospital services for more than 60 years, and a having endured years in harsh conditions. The and later flew the Lightning and Mosquito Australian Army officer, Lieutenant Jason Campbell (right) discusses with the Chief of Air Force, combination of expertise in civil engineering health centre continues to operate separately aeromedical evacuation role evolved during reconnaissance planes. Disbanded in 1953, SGT Guy Young Guy SGT Young Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC, the contribution 176 Air Dispatch Squadron makes to operations and construction, as well as specialised on the base. Prior to the formation of No.3 the Vietnam War with the introduction into the unit was re-formed in July 2006 under at RAAF Base Richmond. equipment including bulldozers and graders. Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, aeromedical service of the more capable C-130 Hercules

PHOTO: its present-day guise.

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Headquarters Air Air Mobility Group was known as Air Lift No. 453 453SQN Richmond Flight achieves the Docks. A JBAC can be expected to de-conflict Mobility Group Group until April 2013 and underwent a name Squadron provision of Air Traffic Services through artillery and airborne-delivered weapons, give When the Australian change to better reflect terminology used Detachment employment of a joint workforce of controllers direction to a helicopter back to a ship or provide ILITY by Coalition Air Forces. OB G Defence Force needs Richmond and technical staff. The technical staff are safe direction between aircraft and unmanned M R O RAAF Base Richmond forms one of the R U to get somewhere A critical requirement responsible for the maintenance of the Air Traffic aerial systems. I P A quickly, the job of flying hubs for Air Mobility Group, being not just for any major airfield Systems, Radios and various navigational aids No. 453 Squadron was originally formed at a home for Squadrons flying the C-130J them typically falls to is air traffic control utilised in the airspace. Bankstown in May 1941 and served much of Air Mobility Group. Hercules and C-27J Spartan, but also M services, and this is The controlling workforce are called Joint World War II as a fighter squadron in South Asia, O H numerous support organisations that are BI AC Comprised of more than LI RE provided at RAAF Base Battlefield Airspace Controllers (JBAC’s). flying the Brewster Buffalo and the Supermarine TY AND critical to the business of air mobility. 1,500 personnel at four Richmond by No. 453 Formerly known as Air Traffic Controllers, the Spitfire. Disbanded in 1946, it was re-established Headquarters Air Mobility Group is central bases across Australia, Air Mobility Group is the Squadron Richmond Flight. The obvious focus name change to JBAC came in recognition of in December 2010 to provide JBAC capability arm of the Air Force responsible for fixed-wing among these. It is led by Air Commodore Bill of the Flight is the air traffic control tower and the full spectrum of services these members for RAAF Bases Williamtown, Edinburgh, Pearce, airlift and air-to-air refuelling in Defence. Kourelakos, and is effectively the governing the management of aircraft movement on the provide — from Defence Bases to deployed East Sale and Richmond, This is a capability that ranges from flying up body for how the Air Force operates its airfields to the Navy’s own Landing Helicopter as well as HMAS Albatross at Nowra.

CPL David Gibbs CPL David aerodrome and control of the local airspace. to 70 tonnes of cargo (on the C-17A) to air-to-air transport and air-to-air refuelling fleet. refuelling more than a 1,000km from a home This encompasses more than just safely

PHOTO: Tower Supervisor Mr Drew Marshall (left), a Defence Air Traffic base (with the KC-30A), and delivering payloads and effectively flying these aircraft. It also encompasses the organisational Flying Officer Josh Suh, Logistics Officer Controller, surveys the airfield with Flight Lieutenant Jessykah and personnel to the frontline of operations Broadbent at RAAF Base Richmond. (using the C-130J and the C-27J). It also includes management of how they are supported with Headquarters Air Mobility Group - Capability Development Cell, connects to the meeting the demands of moving passengers and maintained, selecting the aircrew to fly them and looking ahead at how to develop Ka-Band SATCOM as part of the technology using the smaller King Air 350, the Boeing demonstrator trial. Business Jet and the Challenger 604 transports. these systems.

Headquarters Training and Development Unit, also located at 84 Wing Richmond. Responsibility for No. 34 Squadron One of the and its Special Purpose Aircraft fleet was other important relinquished to No. 86 Wing in January 2018. organisations under Working with these squadrons, No. 84 Air Mobility Group at Wing oversees how personnel and aircraft are RAAF Base Richmond equipped and supported to do the job their is No. 84 Wing. customers require of them. Its job is to manage For the C-130J and C-27J, this ‘job’ can Air Force’s fleet of typically involve tight deadlines and high C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartans at RAAF customer demands on missions across Base Richmond, as well as the Air Mobility the globe.

No 22 Squadron Air Movements Section personnel load a pallet onto a C-27J Spartan during a trial at RAAF Base Richmond. Sergeant Jessica Johnson (left) and Flying Officer Annemarie Peacock discuss an

upcoming mission in the Air Mobility Control CPL Oliver Carter Oliver Carter Corporal Centre at RAAF Base Richmond. PHOTO: PHOTO: Air Mobility Control Centre The Air Mobility Control Centre (AMCC) No. 1 Security Williamtown and further detachments is another central organisation that is also Forces at Wagga, Canberra, Williams and East Sale. located at RAAF Base Richmond. The AMCC’s Squadron The Squadron is responsible for providing staff coordinates missions for Air Mobility Richmond Force Protection measures across those Group, organising how best to assign different Detachment locations, which includes weapon training loads and passengers to different aircraft. With origins that to base personnel, military working dogs, A ‘customer’ unit will send its movements extend back to investigations and security governance. requests to the AMCC, which then selects the World War II and the External to base requirements, the unit most appropriate aircraft and route to support Northern Territory contributes to very short notice to move this request. For example, an aircraft such as a this unit assumed control of Richmond-based expeditionary effects as part of a Contingency C-17A Globemaster might be tasked from the specialists in 2014 in preparation for the next Response Squadron at national and No 1 Security Forces Squadron Explosives AMCC to fly from Australia to the United States generation of Air Force aircraft. 1SECFOR international level. This unit moves with the Detector Dog (EDD) Handler, Leading SQN provides command & control of all base and continues to meet the security needs Aircraftman Jesse White leads EDD Lucy CPL David Said CPL David with a payload for one Defence unit, but then around a vehicle during a training exercise Said CPL David be assigned to fly the return leg with cargo Ground Defence, Police, Security and Airbase of RAAF Base Richmond operations as it moves at RAAF Base Glenbrook. PHOTO:

and personnel for a different Defence unit. Protection personnel with the HQ located at into the future. PHOTO:

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No. 35 Squadron In 2017, No. 35 Squadron achieved an Wallaby Airlines regularly operated at very This year marks an Initial Operating Capability with the Spartan, low level and came under constant small- auspicious moment allowing it to take on tasking for the Australian arms fire from the ground. These hazardous in the history of Defence Force. flying conditions resulted in the loss of several No. 35 Squadron. It will mark a proud new chapter for the aircraft and injuries to passengers and aircrew, The unit is due to squadron, which was formed in Western but no service casualties. Even in the safety of receive the balance of its Australia in March 1942. Its initial fleet included their Bases the Caribous were targets for small 10-strong fleet of C-27J an odd assortment of planes including the arms and mortar fire, which saw one Caribou Spartan transport aircraft Northrop Delta and DeHavilland Dragon, as destroyed on the ground during a mortar attack. ahead of its relocation to well as the Fairey Battle – a 1930s bomber used No. 35 Squadron returned home on RAAF Base Amberley in the new year. primarily for target towing during the war years. 19 February 1972 — the last RAAF unit to Since June 2015, the squadron has steadily Re-equipping with the C-47 Dakota, No. 35 leave Vietnam. welcomed C-27Js to its temporary home at Squadron spent the later war years conducting Four years after arriving back in Australia, the RAAF Base Richmond, and set about the task transport missions across to Eastern Australia, Squadron moved to Townsville, where Iroquois of bringing the aircraft into operational service New Guinea and out into the Pacific. helicopters joined the Caribous. With a mixed with the Air Force. Following the Japanese surrender, No. 35 fleet of aircraft, No. 35 Squadron undertook The job of the Spartan – and No. 35 Squadron helped ferry RAAF fighter squadrons Army support and civil operations, including Squadron – is to provide frontline airlift that to Japan before disbanding in June 1946. It search and rescue, medical evacuations and can deliver personnel and cargo to airfields would re-emerge following the deployment flood-relief work. The Squadron continued too small for larger aircraft. of RAAF Caribou transports to Vietnam in 1964. operations, and in December 1989 its Iroquois Leading Aircraftwoman Eryn Downs, No. 22 Working in concert with Army’s CH-47F These aircraft were initially operated as the helicopters were transferred to the Army.

CPL Oliver Carter Squadron reels out the tanker hose to refuel Chinook and MRH90 Taipan helicopters, the RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, but in June In 2000, Caribou operations were the DC-10 Air Tanker. C-27J Spartan is intended to provide airlift to 1966 was reconstituted as No. 35 Squadron. rationalised under No. 38 Squadron, leading

PHOTO: Defence personnel on the frontline – wherever During the Vietnam War, the Squadron took to No. 35 Squadron being disestablished until No. 22 Squadron receive the honour — for his actions in combat and exercises on the Base, including support they may be. on a new nickname — Wallaby Airlines — that its re-formation at RAAF Base Richmond in lives on today. Paratrooping operations were a 2013. Now equipped with a growing fleet of For more than 80 years, between 16 to 18 March 1943. for other units located at or visiting Richmond, This is expected to serve Defence personnel feature of No. 35 Squadron operations, as were Spartans, No. 35 Squadron is looking forward No. 22 Squadron at No. 22 Squadron continued servicing and maintains strong ties to local and state- on operations abroad, as well as assisting civil night-flare dropping missions, and resupplying to writing a new chapter in how it supports RAAF Base Richmond throughout the South West Pacific Theatre, based agencies, including NSW Police, NSW communities at their most vulnerable following villages and troops on the frontline. the Australian Defence Force on the frontline. has been synonymous later flying the British-designed Bristol Rural Fire Service, and other agencies that humanitarian disasters. with the City of Sydney. Beaufighter attack aircraft. work within the community. From its inception through to today, No. 22 Squadron has retained Formed at RAAF Base Returning to Australia following the war, A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan, a strong link with the City of Sydney and the Richmond on 29 April it was disbanded in August 1946 at Deniliquin, from No. 35 Squadron, sits on the tarmac during 1936, it was established only to be reformed in April 1948 in Bankstown. Hawkesbury community. Operation Hannah in Papua New Guinea. as a ‘Citizen Air Force’ squadron, carrying No. 22 Squadron once again became a responsibility for reserve Air Force members mixture of permanent and part-time Air Force from across the Sydney basin. personnel, flying the Mustang fighter and de No. 28 Squadron During its early days, that task included flying Havilland Tiger Moth biplane. Shortly after, Detachment the Avro Anson light transport and Hawker the Squadron relocated to Sydney’s west Richmond Demon biplane fighter. One of the most at Schofields and received a S-51 Dragonfly No. 28 Squadron is dramatic chapters during No. 22 Squadron’s helicopter — one of the first helicopters to Air Force’s dedicated history came with the advent of World War be operated in the Sydney area for search and Public Affairs unit, II, which initially saw it conducting maritime rescue missions. Later, No. 22 Squadron entered and while it is patrol flights off the coast of Sydney. This was the jet age, flying the de Havilland Vampire jet headquartered at done to maintain vigilance against the threat fighter and eventually the Gloster Meteor. HMAS Harman in of enemy submarines and surface ships. In 1953, No. 22 Squadron returned to RAAF Australian Capital In April 1942, the Squadron was re-equipped Base Richmond, and has called this Base home Territory, it operates a number of base with the American-made A-20 Boston bomber. since then. Its flying operations ceased in June detachments including one at RAAF Base Carrying a three-person crew and a 910kg 1960, and it continued serving as a Citizen Air Richmond. bomb load, the Boston was also armed with six Force — later reorganised as the Air Force The Air Force Imagery Detachment at forward-firing machine guns. No. 22 Squadron Reserves — at the Base. Richmond has a small team of experienced attacked several submarines off the coast of In 2010, under a reorganisation of combat Imagery Specialists tasked with capturing stills Sydney before being sent to New Guinea in support functions at RAAF Bases, No. 22 and video of Defence at work. October 1942. Squadron took on the air base operational That can range from events on the base Against Japanese forces in New Guinea, No. support role for RAAF Base Richmond. This to exercises and deployments across Australia 22 Squadron excelled, playing a pivotal role in sees No. 22 Squadron providing everything and into the Middle East. the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Flight Lieutenant from airfield fire fighting through to refuelling, As well as this, No. 28 Squadron is Bill Newton, a pilot with No. 22 Squadron, was physical fitness, air movements, vehicle and responsible for a number of Specialist Reserve posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross — equipment maintenance, and chaplaincy. Public Affairs Officers across Australia, including Sims CPL Jake The Squadron also coordinates major events several who are located across Sydney.

the only RAAF pilot in the Pacific Theatre to PHOTO:

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At the time, the RAAF and Army were consumables) for the Air Force’s fleet providing more and more capability to of C-130J Hercules and the C-27J Spartan RICHMOND BASE FACILITIES the Vietnam War, and the RAAF was fielding transport aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond. new transport aircraft that pushed its airlift It also conducts sustainment of the Alison The main gate precinct, located on Dight BOXING STUDIO Richmond also has a capability into new environments — from the T56 turboprop, which powers the AP-3C Orion Street at RAAF Base Richmond, opened in boxing studio for personal training sessions UH-1 Iroquois helicopter and DHC-4 Caribou maritime patrol aircraft. March 2015, serves as the main entry/exit and circuit-style classes. transport to the (then) new C-130 Hercules. While much of the maintenance work point for personnel and visitors to RAAF Base POOL The 50m pool is open during the summer AMTDU also supports the RAAF School on these aircraft is conducted by Air Force Richmond. A roundabout at the front gate also months, usually from the October long weekend of Administration and Logistics Training, personnel, deeper level maintenance that serves as the entry driveway for the Pass Office until Anzac Day. It is also open teaching Air Force in the practice of preparing can be more invasive and require longer (call 02 4587 2560), which is manned 24 hours a to Defence families. and loading cargo for air movement. periods on the ground is conducted by day. No access to the Base is permitted without TENNIS COURTS There are three tennis courts industry partners. an authorised pass, which must be obtained available for general use and, along with the squash ALSPO is therefore responsible for from the Pass Office. courts, can be booked by contacting the gym. Air Lift Systems Program Office managing Air Force’s engagement with these SPORTS FACILITIES A variety of sporting CINEMA The Metro Cinema operates on Friday Any modern aircraft today is kept aloft by industry partners. facilities are available to Defence members and Saturday nights with movies starting from 7pm. many hundreds of systems working safely The workforce within ALSPO combines Air and their families at the Base, including squash It is open to members of the Defence Force, their together — at RAAF Base Richmond, the Force personnel as well as Defence civilians. courts, tennis courts, a gymnasium, a 50m dependants, Defence civilians and invited guests Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) has The combination marries together a mix of swimming pool, cricket pitch and soccer/ (call 02 4587 2617). To learn more about the the job of ensuring those systems get the firsthand experience in supporting these football grounds. cinema turn to page 26. support they need. aircraft and systems on operations, and GYM The gym is available for use by Defence BANKS Both the Australian Military Bank (call 02 ALSPO provides the engineering and corporate knowledge of how to sustain them. members all year round. It is fully equipped 4588 5333) and Defence Bank (call 02 4587 2603) sustainment (such as spare parts or other In July 2015, the Defence Materiel with weights and cardio equipment and the are located in McNamara Avenue. The Defence Organisation — the parent organisation staff can provide individual fitness programs Bank has an automatic teller machine. A No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules responsible for ALSPO — was absorbed into to participants. It is open from 7am to 4.30pm BARBER SHOP The on-base barber shop is undergoing deeper level maintenance by the newly established Defence agency, the Monday to Friday (call 02 4587 2615). opposite the pool. Contact Dan on 02 4587 2687. Australian Aerospace. Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group.

Australian Army CH-47F Chinook takes the weight of the Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle while conducting external lift trials. PHOTO: Glen McCarthy PHOTO:

Air Mobility personnel to safely prepare and delivery Training and cargo from aircraft, as well as developing Development new methods of carrying cargo by air. Unit This requires work with the venerable If the Australian Hercules, or the brand-new C-27J Spartan Defence Force and C-17A Globemaster III. New helicopters needs a new piece such as the MRH90 Taipan and CH-47F of equipment Chinook also fall into the purview carried underneath a of AMTDU. helicopter, loaded into These practices were first conducted a transport aircraft, or safely dropped from an by Defence during World War II on the aircraft flying at 200 kilometres per hour, they C-47 Dakota, but were done so in a far more come to one place – the Air Mobility Training ad hoc fashion. and Development Unit (AMTDU). Following the war, steps were taken Marking its 50th anniversary in 2015, to ‘professionalise’ this practice until the LACSaid David AMTDU sole task is the training of Army creation of AMTDU in 1965. PHOTO:

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Corporal David Said David Corporal Officers Mess, please note there are no bank Chaplain James Cox welcomes those attending the Battle Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Turnbull provides the opening address to the

of the Bismarck Sea Commemorative Service in the chapel CPL Oliver Carter Women, Peace and Security workshop held at RAAF Base Glenbrook. branches located on RAAF Base Glenbrook. at RAAF Base Richmond. PHOTO: welcome PHOTO: HEADQUARTERS AIR COMMAND RAAF Base Richmond is served by We can also refer on to other health professionals mental health awareness, suicide awareness, (HQAC) is responsible if need be while continuing to support you a team of chaplains and support resilience support and, of course providing for the majority of personnel through that process as well. a more detailed brief on the role of chaplains. in the Air Force and all of the staff who provide chaplaincy to all We'd also welcome hearing from you with any The Chaplaincy Centre is opposite the pool operational aircraft. Richmond Defence Force personnel suggestions and ways we can support you and area in a lovely and inviting refurbished married HQAC is led by Air Commander your specific workplace and/or home situation. quarter that probably dates back to the 1930s. and their families. Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Steve Some aspects of chaplaincy that you may We love our Chaplaincy Centre and hold a ‘Zed’ Roberton. The job of Air A WARM WELCOME to each of not know: number of events in the rear courtyard area Command is to raise, train and • 222 recently refurbished • Enjoy the numerous you from the RAAF Base Richmond • We provide on-call 24/7 coverage if an each year, such as morning teas and Shrove sustain Air Force’s air and space Accommodation rooms attractions at your doorstep, Chaplaincy Team. My name is emergency arises and support is needed Tuesday (when we serve delicious pancakes!). and suites. iFLY indoor sky diving, power to meet the Government’s Chaplain James Cox and it is great to be a • Chaplains provide a safe and confidential We also support promotion and awareness of • Facilities include, outdoor Cables Wake Park Water objectives. Its counterpart swimming pool, gym, guest Skiing, Aqua Golf. part of the Richmond Chaplaincy Team, which framework for our members and will only events such as raising the profile of important organisations are Forces lounge, BBQ area and Just to name a few. I share with Chaplain Karyn Ey, and our two share information if given consent Defence campaigns such as domestic violence complimentary parking. Command in the Australian Army • Right next door RAAF Reserve Chaplains, Armen Nalbandian, • Chaplains also provide access to the RAAF and mental health awareness. • Defence Force rates available. to Panthers World of and Australian Fleet Command and Yossi Friedman. Welfare Trust Loan service. Members To contact one of the Chaplaincy Team at • Breakfast available from Entertainment, boasting in the Royal Australian Navy. 9 restaurants, 6 bars and We hope you are settling well into this are eligible to access a number of loans RAAF Base Richmond, please call the Chaplaincy 6:30am weekdays and 7:00am gorgeous region. Please know that the Directly under the command of HQAC are the RAAF’s six weekends at Panthers World a diverse range of family throughout their RAAF careers for things Centre on 02 4587 1215, or after hours the on-call of Entertainment. friendly activities. chaplaincy team is here to support you in any like professional development and long phone number is 0427 281 741. Force Element Groups, including Air Mobility Group (which CONDITIONS APPLY way we possibly can, which includes reaching service. Members who join the Group Health On behalf of the Richmond Chaplaincy team is headquartered at RAAF Base Richmond). out to all family members if and when needed. Insurance fund are also eligible for ongoing it is a great joy to welcome each of you to HQAC has undergone numerous changes since its initial formation Chaplaincy support is sought for many and personal loan access and often find this an Richmond. We do look forward to meeting in May 1942 as Headquarters Eastern Area Command. In 1953, it was varied reasons from members seeking support attractive and helpful option. Please chat to as many of you as possible and we do hope re-formed as Headquarters Home Command then Operational for specific religious/spiritual matters through us about the RAAF Welfare Trust Fund or your time at Richmond is a genuinely Command in 1959 and then Air Headquarters Australia in 1987. In 1996, to everyday life events, concerning relationships, check out the website http://drnet/raaf/ wonderful experience. it took on its current title as Headquarters Air Command. well being, workplace issues, grief and loss, RWTF/Pages/Welcome.aspx. We look forward to journeying with all of you While RAAF Glenbrook does not have an airfield, it does have a and, more often than not, just to draw on the helipad. The Base enjoys close ties with the nearby Blue Mountains Chaplains love getting involved with our who make up the very eclectic and diverse RAAF Panther Place, PENRITH NSW 2750 confidentiality that is offered by chaplains to resident units on Base. We love being invited community here in lovely Richmond. community, and has cooperated closely during several Defence Tel: (+61) 2 4721 7700 | Mail: [email protected] work through whatever is going on for you, and Assistance to the Civil Community initiatives — key among which to PT, sporties, mornos and opportunities to Chaplain James Cox (for the Richmond www.mercurepenrith.com.au to help explore options in a safe environment. provide briefings to units on topics such as Chaplaincy team) are responses to bushfires in the local Blue Mountains area.

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Newly refurbished Building 139 Headquarters Air Command Royal Australian Air Force Base Air Command it was “business as usual” – even Glenbrook NSW. amidst a busy operations and exercise period. Base Temporary workspaces and working arrangements were created as staff were shifted about RAAF Base Glenbrook, patiently anticipating the final result of the update refurbishment. The net result has been a refurbishment NAIDOC Week at Glenbrook that’s delivered a workplace environment RAAF Glenbrook hosted a NAIDOC Week event to support Headquarters Air Command’s on 7 July 2017 to pay respect to the local Darug core business. people and to celebrate the achievements Much of the redevelopment reflected of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people changes in business practices since the across Australia. Local Indigenous Elder Aunty 1980s, with far greater use of Information Jacinta Tobin conducted a welcome to country, and Communications Technology (ICT). smoking ceremony and personal song to The resultant reallocation of workspace also the crowd of RAAF Glenbrook personnel and enabled the unit to exploit synergies through Lapstone Public Primary School children, the collocation of Directorates. teachers and parents. At the conclusion of the “A major component of the intent for NAIDOC cultural activities, participants enjoyed the refurbishment was to address known a morning tea, Indigenous art display and deficiencies that impacted business continuity,” tethered rides on the Air Force Hot Air Balloon. Group Captain Bishell said. “This includes incorporation of overdue ICT works necessary to meet our current capability requirements, and ensure that we comply with Defence network standards. “A cobweb of cabling and clutter has been removed, and we’ve been able to remove two thirds of the safes and many bookshelves that are no longer required in this building.” SGT Greg O’Neill Greg SGT From a style standpoint, the building’s

PHOTO: early 1980s wood veneer and partitions have been replaced, with light colours and new LED lighting creating a much more open environment. RAAF Balloon Pilot, Squadron Leader Sam Wright gives the students from Lapstone Public “We’ve removed internal office partitions Primary School a burner display during a NAIDOC event at RAAF Glenbrook. fresh new to create an open plan layout with enclosed Leading Aircraftman Samuel Hudson, a Communications Electronic Technician in the Royal Australian offices around the perimeter of floor plan,” Air Force, hoists tools to members of the No. 453 Squadron Remote Antenna Maintenance (RAM) Amanda SGT Campbell Group Captain Bishell said. team as they carry out the installation of a communications antenna at RAAF Base Glenbrook. “There’s also been an opportunity for us PHOTO: Headquarters Air Commander Australia Headquarters Air Command’s Glenbrook home has been brought into the to modernise the entry and exit points, as well PHOTO: CPL Oliver Carter PHOTO: changeover as new floor surfaces and lighting levels. 21st century with an extensive internal refurbishment. “We’ve also taken this opportunity to update New comms antenna The Transfer of Authority ceremony of Air things like climate control systems, bathroom Communications Electronic Technicians Commander Australia from Air Vice-Marshal MEMBERS RETURNING TO RAAF Bishell, who led the refurbishment project. facilities, kitchen and dining areas.” from No. 453 Squadron Remote Antenna Gavin Turnbull AM to Air Vice-Marshal Steve BASE GLENBROOK in 2018 might “In late 2015, Air Commander Australia The Headquarters Air Command community, Maintenance (RAM) team installed a Roberton DSC, AM took place on 9 May 2017 be forgiven for not recognising directed the refurbishment to create a already tight knit, will also benefit from some communications antenna at RAAF Base at RAAF Base Glenbrook. Headquarters Air Command. more effective and contemporary working attention to the common areas enjoyed by Glenbrook on 22-23 June 2017. The antenna Four F/A-18A/B Hornets conducted three Building 139, the two-storey structure that environment for an approximate workforce Building 139 staff. is part of a new system that replaces low level passes over the Base in honour of the serves as the home to Headquarters Air of 320 staff,” Group Captain Bishell said. “There’s a better use of communal space legacy equipment, ensuring reliable event. Air Vice-Marshal Turnbull then planted Command, underwent an extensive internal “The refurbishment of the ground and first throughout the building, with the inclusion communications for the base Emergency a tree in a long-standing tradition for outgoing refurbishment throughout 2017. floor of Building 139 addresses Work Health of separate kitchens for each floor,” Group Operations Centre. Air Commanders. Constructed in the early 1980s, Building 139 and Safety, and Building Codes non- Captain Bishell said. The No. 453 Squadron RAM team deploys Air Vice-Marshal Turnbull has taken up the was fitted with its original interior decor and compliances, as well as providing minor SGT Amanda SGT Campbell “This is a great improvement from the to various locations across Australia to position of Deputy Chief of Air Force at Air layout, albeit with ad-hoc updates over the capability element upgrades.” maintain, remove and install communication past three decades. Far from being a simple renovation of previous design layout, which featured ‘hole-in- PHOTO: Force Headquarters. The renovations in 2017 were intended existing rooms, the refurbishment required the-wall’ brew rooms and ad-hoc lunch areas. and antenna systems, supporting customers Warrant Officer Michelle Foley (left) presents in-coming Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Steve including Aerospace Operational Support Roberton, DSC, AM, with a two star pennant at the Air Commander Australia Transfer of Authority ceremony to bring the building well into the 21st the staged closure of each floor during 2017. Overall, it’s simply a much nicer and more Group and Combat Support Group. held at RAAF Base Glenbrook. Century, according to Group Captain Brett All the while, for personnel at Headquarters fit-for-purpose place to work.”

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You don’t need to feel left out at your new and roles, to a concept where permanent posting. Joining one of the social, welfare or and Reserve personnel have combined Going clubbing? recreation clubs at the Base will keep you busy. Reserve to form a strong and viable force. In early 2001, Federal Parliament passed CPL Nicci Freeman CPL Nicci CINEMA under the Welfare and Base Info tab. http:// Australia and offers full gliding training from key legislation to enhance and modernise The RAAF Base Richmond drnet.defence.gov.au/RAAF/WLMGC/pages/ the very beginner to the competent cross- a career the Reserve. This legislation affects both PHOTO: Welcome.aspx country pilot. The club operates a number Metro Cinema screens films on Defence Reservists have played an Reservists and their employers, and has Friday and Saturday evenings. The Cinema of two seater and single seater gliders and resulted in significant changes to Reserve Football Club uses aerotowing for launching the gliders. important part in Australian history Committee’s focus is to provide a balance conditions of employment. RThe RAAF Base Richmond Football Club See richmondgliding.com or facebook. since early colonial days. of family friendly and mature themed films Reservists join the Navy, Army or Air Force coordinates mixed indoor and outdoor soccer com/richmondgliding or email rrgc@ at minimal cost for all Defence members, THE RESERVE PRE-DATES as part-time members of the ADF. There are their families and friends across the RAAF tournaments throughout the year, with googlegroups.com. FEDERATION, when each of the about 32,500 active and standby Reservists, Richmond, Glenbrook and DEOHS posting matches played during lunchtime. Teams are largely formed around workplaces or units at Touch Football Club States maintained locally-based representing about 33 percent of the total locations. It is run as a voluntary service and naval and army militia. These welcomes new members who can assist with RAAF Base Richmond. http://drnet.defence. Lunchtime touch football matches are Force. They are volunteers who bring with forces served in the Sudan, in China during screenings. http://intranet.defence.gov.au/ gov.au/raaf/RAAFRFC/Pages/Registration%20 coordinated by the RAAF Base Richmond them civilian skills and experience and gain the Boxer Rebellion and in South Africa raafweb/sites/RICCIN or facebook.com/ Information.aspx Touch Football Club, with matches typically new skills as part of their Reserve training. during the Boer War. RichmondMetroCinema played by units and workplaces around the Reservists can join as new recruits or can The modern Australian Army was drawn MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Base. http://drnet.defence.gov.au/RAAF/ transfer from the full-time Defence Force. The RAAF Base Richmond Model Aircraft Club RAAFRTC from this base at Federation on 1 January Flying Club They are motivated individuals who are (RAAFMAC) is a radio-control aircraft club that 1901, with the Royal Australian Navy and Royal RAAF Richmond Flying Club provides Defence prepared to take on the challenge of training personnel from across the Sydney area with operates a number of scale, sport, aerobatic, Further information Australian Air Force following some years later. and, through their dedication and time, show access to general aviation. The club is made glider, nitro and electric-powered aircraft. It To find out more about Richmond clubs, email Volunteers participated in active service a strong commitment to Australia. up of a mix of military and civilian members, is affiliated with the Aeromodellers NSW Inc [email protected]. during World Wars I and II, with large numbers while its diverse fleet of aircraft can cater for and the Model Association of Australia. Flying transferring into the permanent armed forces. Defence Reservists make a commitment to any experience level. It can provide numerous typically takes place on a Friday afternoon Glenbrook Welfare Since World War II, the role has changed train and serve in the defence and protection No 26 Squadron Active Reserve personnel and the weekend (weather permitting). If The Welfare Club at RAAF Base Glenbrook has gradually from separate Reserve units and of Australia. Further information can be found services including Trial Instruction Flights, ADF in their workplace at RAAF Base. Flying Currency Scheme hire and flying training visitors wish to fly at RAAFMAC (up to four numerous outdoor and recreational items formations, each with their own identities at defencejobs.gov.au/AirForce/Reserve up to a Private Pilot License level, as well as a times a year without membership), they must available for use, including camping and number of endorsements. See rrfc.org.au or be accompanied by a club member, briefed kayaking equipment, mountain bikes and email [email protected]. and signed in. If they wish to become more trailers. It can also offer sporting equipment for permanent, they must become a member cricket, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball COULD YOU BE A CADET? is also conducted on some weekends during challenging and amazing activities that are partly Golf Club of the RAAF Model Aircraft Club. Contact and tennis. Equipment is available for personal the year. In addition, camps and specialist courses paid for by the Australian Government through are held during most school holidays. the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC). You will gain RAAF Williamtown Golf Club holds fortnightly [email protected] use at very low rates. Join the cadets and you’ll be offered As part of the camps, teenagers swap civilian team-building skills, develop leadership and survival The Welfare Club also has passes offering a taste of life in the Air Force that’s events on “Pay Friday” afternoons from clothes for RAAF uniform and, instead of spending skills, make new friends and have fun, experience RAAF RICHMOND GLIDING CLUB discounted access for Taronga Zoo in Sydney February to November at various courses like no other. your time with school friends, you’ll spend it with challenges, learn to take responsibility and take Offering Defence personnel and their guests throughout the area. All levels of golfers along with the Merlin Pass (merlinannualpass. Joining the Cadets provides an amazing opportunity like-minded cadets. The General Service Training part in physical education activities. You’ll also learn are welcome to join and social players are the opportunity to soar over the skies of the com.au), which includes Sea Life, Wild Life, to experience Air Force life. As a cadet, you’ll be Camp gives cadets from No. 3 Wing, which includes about aviation through flying, gliding, aerospace welcome to participate, including visitors to Hawkesbury, the RAAF Base Richmond Gliding Madame Tussauds in Sydney’s Darling Harbour offered inspiring and challenging military-like New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, studies, communications and navigation skills, air the Base (conditions may apply). Membership Club operates on weekends (mostly Sundays). and many more. See http://drnet.defence.gov. experiences plus learn valuable life and work skills the experience of working on Base in the Air Force. traffic control, aeromodelling, aircraft engineering, application forms and information can be RAAF Richmond Gliding club operates under au/raaf/GBK/WelfareClub/Pages/Welfare-Club. that may open up new possibilities, opportunities You get to see different sections, ask questions orienteering and map reading, safe weapons found at the RAAF Williamtown home page the regulation of the Gliding Federation of aspx or email [email protected]. and career options. of pilots, engineers and other staff, and experience handling and first aid. You can be a cadet if you’re aged between 13 and life in barrack accommodation where you mix with All new cadets are recruits and have the 17 and most Squadrons meet weekly (during school other cadets from No. 3 Wing. opportunity to be promoted through the ranks after terms) for about three hours in an evening. Training Becoming a cadet also means you can try they successfully complete each training stage. Cadets are then required to attend specific training Parade Commander, Cadet courses for each rank above Leading Cadet. Sergeant Ashleigh Wiggett, Cadets have the following promotion pattern: at the AAFC End of Course and • Cadet (CDT) Air Force Trophy Parade. • Leading Cadet (LCDT) • Cadet Corporal (CCPL) • Cadet Sergeant (CSGT) • Cadet Flight Sergeant (CFSGT) Local community radio in the Hawkesbury Valley • Cadet Warrant Officer (CWOFF) Streaming at http://hawkesburyradio.com.au • Cadet Under Officer (CUO). If you are interested in joining the AAFC, contact

Music | Sports | News | Weather | 24 Hours a day your local Squadron via aafc.org.au. You will receive Corporal Mark Corporal Friend Hawkesbury Radio is a community radio station in Windsor, application forms and an overview of what is expected of you. serving the Hawkesbury Valley for more than 40 years. PHOTO:

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TEST FLYING OFTEN CONJURES a romanticised image of aircraft being pushed beyond their limits, Food, Fun & with aviators risking their lives to break world records. Entertainment In 2018, the job of aviation test and evaluation remains a critical part of breaking new ground – albeit with many hours of study, analysis and preparation to ensure it’s done safely. For the Royal Australian Air Force, primary responsibility for test flying rests with the Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU), which has a Flight of eight personnel - Publicans Pete & Dave - at RAAF Base Richmond. Welcomes and extends the hand Squadron Leader Brent Vujcich, ARDU’s of friendship to all Australian Richmond Test & Evaluation Flight (TEF) Aircraft Research and Development Unit CPL David Gibbs CPL David Defence Personnel Commander, said their work was founded on Detachment Richmond.

a mix of professional study and operational PHOTO: Defence Member Card available with ID experience. Accommodation - Upstairs Pub “ARDU is made up of Qualified Test Pilots, to a much safer approach to how test and The Hercules – long a stalwart of RAAF Base Later renamed No.1 Air Performance Unit, “We transitioned across to ARDU in July 2016 Rooms, Single from $49, Double from Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test System evaluation is managed. Richmond – has provided plenty of work for its role was to assess the handling of combat as part of the centralising of test and evaluation $69, weekly rates available Specialists and Operational Evaluation Aircrew “We plan, conduct and analyse the results of ARDU at Richmond, with the current C-130J aircraft like the Spitfire and Beaufighter, and functions under the Air Warfare Centre.” from different backgrounds,” Squadron Leader ground and flight tests of existing and new Air being the focus of new upgrades. inform the wider Air Force on how best to use “Aside from us, there are ARDU Flights also Family friendly with pool table & games Vujcich said. Force aircraft,” Squadron Leader Vujcich said. These include equipment to increase these aircraft against the enemy. located at RAAF Bases Edinburgh, Amberley Modern TAB Punters Bar “We all bring different skill sets and we Given that RAAF Base Richmond is the aircraft’s survivability in a battlespace, That evaluation work soon extended to and Williamtown.” Bistro 1840 Extensive Modern increase those skills via training in test and currently the home of the C-27J Spartan and information sharing, and aerial delivery of cargo. flying captured Japanese aircraft and the In 2017, the Detachment took up residence Australian Pub Grub evaluation principles. C-130J Hercules, these aircraft have formed “Some of these items require modification prototype CA-15 “Kangaroo” fighter. in RAAF Base Richmond’s Hangar 4, a structure Lunch & Dinner, Daily Specials “Many of our staff will undergo a year the primary focus of work for the Flight at of the Hercules airframe structure, so we’re Following the War, the unit was renamed that dates back to the establishment of the Functions catered for of training at Test Schools in Britain or the Richmond. brought in to assess the aircraft performance ARDU and had numerous detachments across base in the 1920s. United States to learn their specialisation.” But their expertise has allowed them to and handling qualities,” Squadron Leader the country. ARDU was consolidated at RAAF The relocation came following the move Western Sydney’s Home of Entertainment Test flying has evolved considerably from extend onto other types not normally operated Vujcich said. Base Edinburgh in 1977, but in 2013, it returned of No. 1 Combat Communications Squadron to - Live Music Friday, Saturday, Sunday the days following World War II, with many from RAAF Base Richmond. The net results of ARDU’s Test and to a model of operating detachments around RAAF Base Amberley, and allows ARDU to store Follow us on Facebook for upcoming events emerging technologies being used in aviation “We’ve conducted operational assessments Evaluation work will deliver capabilities the country. more equipment and items when it conducts during the 1940s and 50s. for an electronic flight bag for E-7A Wedgetail that the wider Air Force can then use on Whilst ARDU briefly had a Richmond- test work at RAAF Base Richmond. With aviators and engineers struggling to crews, and also an operational assessment of operations around the globe. based Flight in the post-War years, its current This includes support equipment for the www.facebook.com/hawkesbury.hotel understand the limits of aviation technology, the C-17A aircrew role equipment,” Squadron The practical application of ARDU’s work iteration remains a recent creation. unit’s PC-9/A aircraft, which are used as a “chase test pilots around the world were killed in Leader Vujcich said. is a long-running part of history, extending “Up until 2016, our staff at RAAF Base aircraft” to record and observe some test work 335 George St, Windsor NSW accidents at the rate of one per week. “That’s on top of things like operational back to its formation as the Special Duties Richmond belonged to the Air Mobility as well as the principle aircraft for Flight Test Ph: 02 4577 3050 In the 21st Century, many of these risks are assessment of the C-27J in roles like airdrop and Performance Flight at RAAF Base Laverton Training and Development Unit (AMTDU),” Aircrew to remain current and proficient in www.hawkesburyhotel.com Free Hotel Courtesy Bus understood or at least well known, leading and aeromedical evacuation.” in December 1941. Squadron Leader Vujcich said. airborne test and evaluation techniques.

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runs the Cinema on behalf of the RAAF Base Richmond Welfare Committee, and all profits go into Welfare programs. “Each year the cinema provides more than $10,000 into the RAAF Richmond Welfare Committee for use in events like the All Ranks Ball and sporting events,” Flight Lieutenant Sanders said. Screenings typically average 60 patrons, but a Hollywood blockbuster can draw more than 150. With the cinema screening approximately 45 films per year, the focus usually falls on animated movies, blockbusters and feel-good family movies. “Our programming manager does a brilliant job in liaising directly with theatre distributors in the same way a commercial cinema does,” Flight Lieutenant Sanders said. “We have a loyal group of patrons that comprise mainly of families with young children – it’s a safe, casual and comfortable environment to take children and it is almost always guaranteed to draw large for any kids animated movie. “Being a community cinema, we’re able to get the movies at a drastically reduced cost by showing the movies about six weeks after they've been released by the distributors to the main cinemas.” Big franchises – such as Marvel and DC ON THE Comics adaptations, or Star Wars and Harry Potter – typically draw a crowd, and allow the CPL David Gibbs CPL David RAAF Base Richmond Metro committee to run themed movie nights. cinema volunteers. “By far our most popular is when we show PHOTO: BIG SCREEN Star Wars films as we host members of the 501st For nearly 60 years, the Metro Cinema has been a beloved part of the Legion who attend the film in full costume,” RAAF Base community. Flight Lieutenant Sanders said. “The 501st Team are always happy to pose with IT MIGHT BE HARD TO IMAGINE of relationships,” Flight Lieutenant Sanders said. our patrons and really bring a fantastic vibe to Disney cartoons and comic book “For members and their families that are the night that you don’t get outside.” THE RAAF ASSOCIATION superheroes holding a special newly posted in to RAAF Richmond, we’d love The Metro Cinema is in Building 373 and place at the heart of RAAF Base for them to volunteer and get to know our doubles as the Base Auditorium for mandatory • YOUR ASSOCIATION • Richmond. But for nearly 60 years, the RAAF broader Defence community.” training or base-wide briefs. Base Metro Cinema has been a beloved part Volunteer staff run the cinema on the night During the 1940s, the site of the present-day of the base’s community. and fill roles in the candy bar, projector room cinema was a cafe and restaurant. In early 1942, At the centre of the base opposite the pre- and as ushers. a host of flying squadrons were sent to war brick archway, the Metro becomes a hive Movie screenings at the Metro are open Richmond prior to deploying to New Guinea, EX-RAAFIES’ VOICE of activity each Friday and Saturday night when to anyone with authorised access to RAAF Base and a lack of available facilities at RAAF Base TO GOVERNMENT it screens a new release film. Richmond and their guests. The cinema is also Richmond led to the cafe becoming the TO JOIN A Each screening is the hard work of the open to organisations on base to run social unofficial crew room for No. 100 Squadron. LOCAL BRANCH, A ‘UNION’ FOR SERVING MEMBERS Cinema’s Committee, made up of volunteers functions, fundraisers and birthday parties. The cafe was renamed the Metro in PLEASE CONTACT: from across the base. “The cinema is here to serve the Defence September 1943 and served RAAF Base AN ASSOCIATION FOR ALL RANKS Flight Lieutenant Geoff Sanders, the Officer community and is open to all Defence members Richmond personnel until it was demolished Contact: Dr. Ian Getley JP 0413 747 727 in Charge Cinema, said membership to the including families and contractors,” Flight in 1954. During the 1950s, RAAF Base Richmond Email: [email protected] FREE MEMBERSHIP TO committee was open to nominations from any Lieutenant Sanders said. underwent an expansion that saw it take over SERVING MEMBERS Defence member and their spouse. “Civilian guests can be brought to screenings, much of the land the base sits on today. FOR OTHER BRANCH LOCALITIES OR MORE INFORMATION: “Anyone with a valid Defence Access Card can however Defence members are responsible for For more information, visit intranet.defence. Division Website: raafansw.org.au join our volunteer staff, who are very much like escorting them during their visit.” gov.au/raafweb/ sites/RICCIN or facebook. Contact: Secretary 02 93933485 a large extended family and we foster those kind The Metro Cinema Committee manages and com/RichmondMetroCinema. Email: [email protected] MATES LOOKING AFTER MATES

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Members of the crew stand in front of the Vickers Vimy that was used in the first flight to be INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT completed from England to Australia in 1919. From One of the most important functions and geographical spread across the country left: Sir Keith Smith, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, of ex-service organisations (ESO) is to (but even the RSL, the largest of all ESOs, Sergeant Jim Bennett and Sergeant Wally Shiers. represent to government issues that are is have problems recruiting new members). affecting both serving and ex-serving To address the problem, 11 smaller ESOs members. This activity is commonly have banded together to form the Alliance Once trained, advocates undertake ongoing called lobbying. of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO), and tiered courses to keep them current with When the Federal Parliament moved which uses direct and indirect lobbying changes in legislation, and to increase their from Melbourne to Canberra in 1927, to attempt to influence government expertise and level of representation in the there were only three recognised lobby decisions. RAAFA is proud to be a member event of reviews and appeals. organisations: business, the Australian of the ADSO. All this is done through the DVA-funded Medical Association and the RSL. Now However, member organisations within Advocacy Development and Training there are more than 200 registered an alliance such as the ADSO will not always Program (ADTP). lobby organisations and more than 600 agree on what is important. So, just as the RAAFA has about 20 ADTP-trained and registered lobbyists. ADSO relies on membership numbers to authorised pension and welfare practitioners It is in this environment RAAFA, influence government, the ability of RAAFA (generically called advocates) to assist people and indeed all ESOs, need to operate to hold sway in the ADSO again depends in preparing claims or appeals. to have their voice heard among on our numbers and our contribution to While other ex-service organisations all the others, and clearly size matters. the Alliance. also have trained advocates, we know Diminishing size is becoming a problem We need new blood to carry on the good advocates who are ex-RAAF are better for ESOs because of the age profile of their work of those who have gone before us in equipped, through their service background, memberships. Individual ESOs can supporting ex-service members in need to help RAAF and ex-RAAF people than an never wield the power of an effective and to lobby government on behalf of both ex-Army or ex-Navy person in another community-based RSL with its background serving and ex-serving personnel. ex-service organisation. Australian Australian RAAFA is also developing a national electronic

PHOTO: Memorial War advocacy service to make access to support easier, and is seeking to develop relationships with the 30 or more unit- or vocation-specific THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION groups of ex-RAAF personnel to help members of those ex-service organisations access these Looking after the health and welfare of both past and present members of the RAAF is a task taken on by RAAFA. advocacy services. People who are interested in becoming IN 1919, THE AUSTRALIAN Throughout the subsequent inter-war years, claiming their entitlement to government advocates, or who wish to find out more about Government ran a competition the AFC Associations were linked with the compensation for injury incurred from their their entitlements, are invited to contact Ron for the first Australian flight from aim of keeping the former members of the Air Force service? Glew, President of RAAF Association NSW, England to Australia. The prize was AFC together through reunions and similar Simply put, the legislation is complex at [email protected] claimed by a crew comprising men who had functions. As a national organisation it became (as indeed is most legislation and that’s why or phone 0418 261 528. Ron would be pleased served in World War I – brothers Captain Ross known as The Australian Flying Corps and Royal we have tax accountants and consultants). to assist with any enquiry. Smith and Lieutenant Keith Smith, together Australian Air Force Association, and is also A number of acts of parliament legislate the with Sergeants Shiers and Bennett. They referred to as the Air Force Association, forms of rehabilitation and compensation to landed at Mascot on 10 December 1919 after or RAAF Association (RAAFA). which members may be entitled, and there an epic flight of nearly 28 days, to both is substantial interaction between the acts. national and international acclaim. ADVOCACY – MATES Accessing entitlements is therefore best As one of the many celebrations of this LOOKING AFTER MATES supported by people who know their way momentous, pioneering flight, a group of An important role of the Air Force Association around the legislation. former Australian Flying Corps (AFC) members was remembering mates who had not This is not to say government is unhelpful. wanted to entertain their former comrades, returned. In addition, as the Association aged, On the contrary, the Department of Veterans now Sir Ross Smith and Sir Keith Smith, and it became evident that some members were Affairs (DVA) has been established specifically their crew at an informal dinner in Melbourne. not travelling as well as others. So another to assist those who have served in our armed It was following that dinner that attendees important aspect of its role was to raise funds forces. However, the DVA cannot be the agreed to form the Australian Flying Corps to look after those who needed assistance, organisation that assists in the submission of JOIN US Association (AFC Association) in Victoria, mates looking after mates. This role has a veteran’s claim, and then determine the result Those interested in being part of the and it was formally established in 1921 – the expanded today to include an advocacy of the claim, as this would create a conflict of group of mates looking after mates are invited to contact one of their local same year the Royal Australian Air Force service, which assists members with claims interest and possible biased decisions. branches. For serving members, RAAFA (RAAF) was formed from the AFC. for disability that have been caused by their The solution is to conduct courses to train membership is free. For more information Similar AFC Associations were established Air Force service. volunteers from the Air Force Association (and see raafa.org.au or raafansw.org.au. over the following months in the other states. Why should members need help in other ex-service organisations) to be advocates. PHOTO: Lincoln Fowler/Tourism Australia

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Days, see the Bushcare Calendar on the council website (hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au).

LIBRARIES There are two public libraries in the Hawkesbury region. Hawkesbury Central Library, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. 02 4560 4460. Richmond Library, 29 West Market Street, Richmond. 02 4560 4270. The libraries are free to join and offer access to books, CDs, DVDs and PCs. Computer courses are also available. Items that can be borrowed or used in the libraries include: • Current and popular fiction, and non-fiction books for children, teenagers and adults Hawkesbury City Council • Newspapers, magazines, books on CD,

large-print books, music CDs and DVDs PHOTO: • Local studies and family history research materials Yarramundi Reserve, Springwood Road, be undertaken with an Opal Card (opal.com.au), • Reference materials, including Agnes Banks (this area is not fenced). Call which can be ordered online or purchased online databases. customer service at council on 02 4560 4444. from selected retailers (opal.com.au/en/get- Computers with internet access and an-opal-card). wireless access are free for members to use SWIMMING POOLS ROAD RAAF Base Glenbrook is immediately at both libraries. Audio books and ebooks Hawkesbury Oasis, corner Drummond adjacent to the Great Western Highway. SETTLING IN can also be borrowed from home. A home and Church Streets, South Windsor (managed Eastbound, the highway passes through Penrith, delivery service for people unable to visit by the YMCA of Sydney). 02 4587 8900. Parramatta and Parramatta Road (which leads To help you establish your family in the Richmond and Glenbrook region, the libraries due to infirmity, disability or Open 6am-9pm Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm to Sydney, a 55-minute car trip without traffic). Destination NSW we’ve put together a quick guide to local services and amenities. prolonged illness is also available. Saturday to Sunday, 10am-4pm public holidays, The highway is also a 17-minute drive from the except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Lighthorse interchange in Sydney’s west, which PHOTO: DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS Richmond Pool, East Market Street, connects to the M2 (to the north) and M5/ RAAF BASE Alternatively, Racecourse Road intersectswith ANIMAL SHELTER There are currently three off-leash dog Richmond. 02 4578 1349. Opening hours vary Hume Highway (to the south). By road, Sydney throughout the year, for times and details, Airport is approximately a 60-minute drive RICHMOND Hawkesbury Valley Way in Clarendon, and The Hawkesbury Companion Animal areas within the Hawkesbury. links with Richmond Road (connecting with see hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. (outside of peak hour). LOCATED BETWEEN Windsor Shelter is at 10 Mulgrave Road, Mulgrave. Pool Park, corner of Ham and Cox Streets, the M7 motorway). By road, Sydney Airport is BUS Blue Mountains area bus routes (to the east) and Richmond (to the west), Open 9am-12.30pm & 2-4.30pm Monday South Windsor (fenced with doggy bags about a 60-minute drive (outside peak hour). information can be found at bmbc.com.au/ RAAF Base Richmond is contained within to Friday, 9.30-11.30am Saturday, and bins provided) BUS Hawkesbury area bus routes connect RAAF BASE GLENBROOK public-timetables. The nearest bus stop is from the boundaries of Hawkesbury City Council. 7-9am Sunday. 02 4560 4644, email Peel Park, Arthur Phillip Drive, North Richmond RAAF Base Richmond with local town centres (fenced with doggy bags and bins provided). AT THE GATEWAY between the Knapsack Street, which is immediately outside The council area runs west to the Blue [email protected] and train stations. Route information can be Sydney Basin and the wider Blue RAAF Base Glenbrook. Mountains and north to Singleton Shire. found at busways.com.au/region/blacktown. Mountains region, RAAF Base Neighbouring urban councils include Penrith COMMUNITY NURSERY Glenbrook sits at the foothills of the BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY (south), Blacktown (southeast), Hills District HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL The Hawkesbury Community Nursery Blue Mountains, adjacent to the Great Western COUNCIL (east) and Blue Mountains (west). Hawkesbury City Council, 366 George Street, is predominantly a volunteer-run nursery Highway, which runs to the township 2-6 Civic Place, Katoomba. 02 4780 5000. Windsor. 02 4560 4444. Open 8.30am-5pm that propagates Hawkesbury indigenous of Glenbrook. Open 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday. TRANSPORT Monday to Friday. For information on council native plants, which are sold at cost price. It The local council is the City of Blue 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. 02 4723 5000. RAIL There are CityRail stations at Richmond, services and facilities see hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au propagates more than 130 native plant species, Mountains, which also includes the townships Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. East Richmond, Clarendon, Windsor and from trees and shrubs to groundcovers. of Springwood, Blaxland, Wentworth and For information on aquatic and fitness centres, Mulgrave (sydneytrains.info). A train COMMUNITY HALLS The nursery has a variety of facilities Katoomba. RAAF Base Glenbrook is also adjacent gardens, services and more, see bmcc.nsw.gov.au. journey to Sydney’s Central Station takes Council provides 18 community centres and halls accessible to community volunteers and to the Penrith City Council area to its east. approximately 80 minutes, via Blacktown and in the Hawkesbury. Some are directly managed provides a free training facility for those PENRITH CITY COUNCIL Parramatta. Journeys can be undertaken with by council, with the remainder run by volunteer interested in learning about local flora or TRANSPORT Penrith Civic Centre, 601 High Street, an Opal Card (opal.com.au), which can be committees. Community centres vary in size the nursery industry. Volunteers meet once RAIL The CityRail Station at Glenbrook is 2km Penrith. 02 4732 7777. Open 8.30am-4pm ordered online or purchased from selected and in the facilities they offer. a week, 9am-1pm Wednesday. from RAAF Base Glenbrook and runs services Monday to Friday. retailers (opal.com.au/en/get-an-opal-card). Services offered include: hire for functions, To arrange a time to purchase plants after westbound to Springwood, Katoomba and St Marys Business Office, 207-209 Queen ROAD RAAF Base Richmond is immediately meetings and conferences; regular hire for hours or to volunteer, call the Community Lithgow or eastbound to Penrith, Blacktown, Street, St Marys. 02 4732 7777. Open 8.30am- adjacent to Hawkesbury Valley Way, clubs and other community groups; recreational Nursery Officer on 02 4560 4651. All residents Parramatta and Sydney (sydneytrains.info). 4pm Monday to Friday. Silversalt Photography which links eastbound with Windsor Road activities for adults and children; and classes and are invited to come to the weekly potting day. A train journey to Sydney's Central Station For information on council services and facilities,

(connecting with the M7 and M2 motorways). seminars on a range of topics. For further information on Nursery Volunteer PHOTO: takes approximately 64 minutes. Journeys can see penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.

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LEISURE CENTRES DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS • An emergency involving a council service North Richmond Village, 6-16 Riverview BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL has five Penrtih City Council has off-leash dog parks or facility call your local council office. Street, North Richmond. Coles (7am-10pm), dedicated leisure centres with swimming pools in Cranebrook, Emu Heights, North St Marys, plus small selection of stores with shorter and other facilities. The centres at Katoomba South Penrith, St Clair and Werrington. For maps, HOSPITALS trading hours. northrichmondvillage.com.au and Springwood are open year round with a see penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals. Blue Mountains Hospital, Lot 3 Woodlands Penrith Homemakers Centre, Pattys Place, range of competitive and recreational pools and Road, Katoomba, 02 4784 6500. Penrith. 37 home, baby and accessories programs as well as fitness centres and group BOAT RAMP Hawkesbury Hospital, 2 Day Street, Windsor, stores. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, fitness classes.Glenbrook ’s 50m indoor pool Penrith City Council has a boat ramp at Tench 02 4560 5555. 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm is open year round, while outdoor pool facilities Reserve, Tench Avenue, Penrith. Open 5am-9pm Nepean Hospital, Derby Street, Kingswood, Sunday. penrithhomemakercentre.com.au at Glenbrook, Lawson and Blackheath are October 2 to March 31 and 6am-8pm April 1 to 02 4734 2000. Richmond Mall, 271 Windsor Street, open seasonally. bmleisurecentres.com.au October 1. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. Springwood Hospital, 7 Huntley Grange Road, Richmond. Coles (7am-midnight), plus small PENRITH CITY COUNCIL runs the St Clair Springwood, 02 4784 6500. selection of stores with shorter trading hours. Leisure Centre, an indoor sports centre with NSW POLICE For information, see myhospitals.gov.au. richmondmall.com.au a full-size court for indoor soccer, basketball, Blue Mountains Local Area Command is Richmond Marketplace, 78 March Street, volleyball, netball and badminton, and a half size located at 4 Jerseywold Avenue Springwood, SHOPPING Richmond. Big W, Woolworths (7am-9pm), court for gymnastics, dancing, cheerleading, 02 4751 0299. Both Richmond and Glenbrook have a good fashion, retail stores, banks and services. fitness classes and training. penrithcity.nsw.gov. variety of shops and services, as do surrounding Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm au/facilities-and-recreation/sports FLOOD, FIRE & EMERGENCY towns and villages. Here are a few of the larger Thu, 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. In the event of a life-threatening emergency call shopping centres in the area. richmondmarketplace.com.au THEATRE & ARTS Hawkesbury City Council 000 to connect to Police, Fire and Ambulance. Nepean Village, Station & Woodriff Street, Westfield Penrith, 585 High Street. Aldi For assistance or information for: Penrith. Coles (6am-midnight), Kmart, retail (8.30am-8pm), Woolworths (7.30am-8pm),

Blue Mountains Theatre and Community PHOTO: Hub, 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, • Floods or storms call 132 500 or see stores, banks and services. Open 9am-5.30pm Myer, Big W, Target (8am-9pm), retail includes a 436-seat theatre with a full program LIBRARIES Wentworth Falls, School of Arts Building, Great ses.nsw.gov.au. Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, 9am-5pm Saturday, stores, banks, dining and cinema. Open of performances, meeting rooms, offices, BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL operates Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. 02 4780 • Bushfires call 1800 679 737 or see rfs.nsw.gov.au. 10am-4pm Sunday. nepeanvillage.com.au. 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, a service desk for the Blue Mountains City six library branches. 5902. Open 1-5pm Monday & Thursday, 10am- 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. Council and links to the Springwood Library Springwood Central Library, 104 Macquarie 2pm Tuesday & Friday, 9am-noon Saturday. westfield.com.au/penrith and the Braemar House community art gallery. Road, Springwood. 02 4723 5040. Open 10am- All branches are closed on public holidays and all Winmalle Shopping Centre, 32-44 White bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday. except Katoomba are closed between Christmas Cross Road, Winmalee. Coles (6am-11pm) The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. and New Year's Day. library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au and 20 specialty retailers. Open 9am-5.30pm 30 Parke Street, Katoomba,includes the 02 4780 5750. Open 10am-5pm Monday to PENRITH CITY COUNCIL operates three Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-7pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat, Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, noon-4pm Sunday. library branches. 10am-4pm Sun. winmaleevillage.com.au Heritage Exhibition, which is devoted to Blaxland, 33 Hope Street, Blaxland. 02 4739 Penrith Library, 601 High Street, Penrith, Windsor Marketplace, 6-16 Kable Street, education about the distinctive environment, 4284. Open 10am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, 02 4732 7891. Open 9am-8pm Monday to Friday, Windsor. Woolworths (7am-10pm Mon- history and culture of the region. Open 9am-4pm Saturday. 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. Sat, 8am-10pm Sun), plus small selection 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm Blackheath, Community Hall, Great Western St Clair, Shop 12, St Clair Shopping Centre, of stores with shorter trading hours. weekends, 10am-2pm public holidays, Highway, Blackheath. 02 4780 5901. Open Bennett Road & Endeavour Avenue. windsormarketplace.com.au except Good Friday and Christmas Day. 10am-2pm Monday & Thursday, 1-5pm Tuesday 02 9670 6853. Open 10am-5.30pm Monday Windsor Riverview Shopping Centre, bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au & Friday, 9am-noon Saturday. to Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday. 227 George Street, Windsor. Coles (7am- The Joan, 597 High Street, Penrith. The Joan Lawson, San Jose Ave & Loftus Street, Lawson. St Marys, 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys. 10pm), retail stores and services. Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 9am-9pm Thu, Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is a world- 02 4780 5903. Open 1-5pm Monday and 02 4732 7455. Open 9am-8pm Monday to Hawkesbury City Council class venue with superb performances in music, Tuesday, 10am-5pm Wednesday to Friday, Thursday, 9am-5.30pm Friday, 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun (closed Anzac theatre and dance. thejoan.com.au 9am-noon Saturday. Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. PHOTO: Day). windsor-riverview.com.au

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manoeuvres and defensive strike techniques. to serve the youth of the Blue Mountains Further courses are planned for 2018, with and Greater Western Sydney. Community groups a focus on mentoring and resilience. For more We pride ourselves on our community information on the FoSD or the mentoring service and providing an exciting and dynamic program, contact FLTLT Karyn Ey on karyn. environment for youth development. We [email protected] or SGT Matt Loadsman have been recipients of the Most Efficient and centres [email protected]. Squadron Award a number of times over the past five years as well as the Officer If you’re new in town, it’s important to develop friendships and build Navy Canteens Ticketing is a personalised Commanding’s Cup for best unit at State a strong support network. Having like-minded people and experienced entertainment booking service providing Competitions. In 2016, the Mayor of the Defence families to talk with can help ease the stress of uprooting discounted tickets and preferential seating Blue Mountains granted the unit Freedom the entire family. We have a wide variety of support groups eager to to all Australian Navy, Army, Air Force and of the City in recognition of our service to Defence APS personnel. Members get the community. For more information, see welcome new members. discounts on heaps of shows and attractions facebook.com/323sqnaafc, 323sqnaafc.com in the greater Sydney region. Membership or instagram.com/323sqnaafc. Australian Military Wives Choir area or would simply like to make some new is free for all Navy personnel, but annual is a place for fun, friendship and friends, come along and try some of our sessions: fees apply to other personnel: Australian 336 Australian Air Force Cadet Squadron, the sharing of music. No experience l Playgroup (0-5yrs) Wednesday 10am-noon, Defence Public Servant $35; Army and RAAF Building A12 (near the water tower) at RAAF necessary! We invite ADF members, casual membership $4 per family. A great $20; Defence Contractor $55; Army and RAAF Base Richmond, parades on Monday nights sisters and mothers to join us. We meet on opportunity for your child to participate in Active Reservist $35. from 1800h to 2130h. The squadron is active the first and third Thursday of the month at craft, activities & free-play, while you socialise For Army, RAAF, APS and Contractors, annual in throughout the City of Hawkesbury, having Five Dock RSL, 66 Great North Road, Five with other mums. Please bring a piece of membership provides access to personalised been granted Freedom of Entry to the City Dock. Contact [email protected]. fruit, drink bottle and hat for your child. service by Navy Canteens Ticketing staff to in 2016, and supports Windsor and Richmond amwchoir.com l Story Time (0-5yrs) every 2nd and 4th secure tickets to shows and sports events, RSL during the ANZAC Sunday, ANZAC Dawn Thursday 10am-noon, casual membership newsletters with availability of upcoming shows Services and Remembrance Day Services. Defence Empty Nesters No Kids (DENNKS) $4 per family. Bring your child along for opportunities for participants to learn practical RAAF Base Richmond’s Female Only and special offers, discounted tickets when Additionally, we support the Australia Day meets once a month, with the date and a quiet morning of stories & craft. Please skills for their professional development. Self Defence Course (FoSD) was launched available, and preferential booking times and Flag Raising Service at the Castlebrook Lawn venue TBA. DENNKS goal is to give people contribute a piece of fruit for morning tea. This is achieved through a mix of internal in 2017. The six-week course was run by a PTI seating when available. Cemetery, Windsor Rd Rouse Hill, for the or couples posted to RAAF Base Richmond an l Adult Craft Group & Kids’ Crèche Friday Defence presentations and external speakers and a chaplain, an included 12 participants, Free tickets and discounted Castle Hill RSL. We place National Flags at the opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a meal 10am-12.30pm, casual membership $6 for with topics are focused on addressing culminating in an Adventure Training day accommodation are often available. For Graves of Veterans. The squadron conducts at a restaurant or other activity, and not have craft and $12 for crèche per family. Bring your commonly experienced issues that women in the Blue Mountains to consolidate learning more information see navycanteens.com.au/ three to four Field Exercises each year at to worry about the kids. There is no joining own project, participate in a pre-planned face throughout their careers. In addition to and demonstrated the power of confronting ticketing. either Scheyville National Park or within the fee, but there is a Facebook page where we craft activity or simply have a cuppa and a the professional development the program, challenges through exposure to perceived Blue Mountains National Park. must put photos to show what a good time chat. Your children will be cared for on-site WINGs provides a platform for women to meet high risk situations. 323 Australian Air Force Cadet Squadron, Contact 02 4587 7013 (Monday nights only), we’re having. Contact Defence Community by our very experienced babysitter. to discuss and share issues affecting them in The course was open to all women on opposite the main entry to RAAF Base email [email protected] or contact Organisation Richmond 02 4587 1130. Kissingpoint Cottage is the house with the the workplace, whilst creating networks and base and those attending were taught situational Glenbrook, operates on Wednesday evenings the CO, FLTLT (AAFC) Dennis Lockwood on orange fence, just behind Timor Barracks, 282 friendships with other Air Force women from awareness and behavioural indicators, from 1800h to 2130h. In 2017, the squadron 0418 678 862 or [email protected]. Defence Richmond Family Centre strives Kissing Point Road, Dundas. Feel free to simply each geographical location. risk assessment, avoidance and escape celebrated its 65th anniversary and continues to support and uplift the spouses, families drop in. For more information call 02 9874 While you may feel that you do not Mission Australia Early Learning manages and serving members of the ADF at RAAF Base 4052, email [email protected] or personally need to participate in WINGs (and/ two quality services at RAAF Base Richmond, Richmond. Located on base (13 McNamara see the Kissingpoint Cottage Facebook page. or you feel you have succeeded within the Little Eagles Child Care Centre and The Blue Avenue), we host activities for a whole range organisation without the support of gender House OSHC. We are a trusted, non-for- of members and families. Our regular open North West Sydney Defence Club meets initiatives such as WINGs), your subordinates profit, early learning childcare and outside hours are 10am-12pm Wednesday & Friday Friday morning (pay week) at 10am in the or peers may get benefit by your attendance of school hours care service provider that and anyone is welcome to join us. Activities outdoor area at Hotel Pennant Hills. Contact and by you encouraging their attendance. manages childcare facilities nationally as part include: ladies night in/out, playgroup, Allison on 0413 184 232 or follow North West WINGs is more than just mentoring and of the Defence Child Care program. book club, family barbecues, picnics, coffee Sydney Defence Club on Facebook. networking – it’s about leadership. This means priority is given to Defence catch ups and training programs workshops. Everyone is welcome to attend WINGs families, especially those that have relocated. Join our Facebook group @DRFC or email Penrith Military Spouse Morning Tea meetings – men and women, Navy, Army, Air Trained and experienced educators provide [email protected] for Group meets on payday Thursday at 10am, Force, APS and contractors. The environment children with consistency, safety and security. more information. at the Little House of Coffee in the grounds at WINGs is inclusive and opinions from all Little Eagles provides education and care for of Flower Power Garden Centre,Northern Road, areas of diversity add to the overall learning children aged 0-6 years, from 6.30am to 5.30pm. Kissingpoint Cottage is a tri-service Orchard Hills. Follow Defence Spouse Group opportunities for members. So if you are We provide all meals, nappies and sunscreen. community house in the Sydney district on Facebook. Contact Indah 0400 774 876. interested in seeing what WINGs is all about The Blue House provides before- and after- of Ermington/Dundas. Our aim is to support please come along to a session. school care and vacation care for children military partners and their children in a fun Women Integrated Networking Groups Your Sydney WINGs co-ordinators are FLTLT aged 5-12 years. and friendly environment where everyone (WINGs) is a localised program that facilitates Margaret Quinn and FLTLT Karyn Ey. Contact We drop off and pick up to local schools CPL Oliver Carter Sergeant Matt Loadsman (left), a Physical Training Instructor, and Chaplain Karyn Ey take a break understands the unique lifestyle and challenges mentoring and networking amongst Air [email protected] or Margaret.quinn@ after running a Female Only Self Defence Course held at RAAF Base Richmond. and provide an engaging and entertaining

faced by Defence families. If you are new to the Force women. Sydney WINGs aims to provide defence.gov.au. PHOTO: program. Contact 1800 757 343.

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OPPORTUNITIES Territory primary, secondary and tertiary a mobile lifestyle and reduce the effects of FOR FAMILIES education systems. relocation on family wellbeing. SMART FAMILY Along with the challenges involved for families in military life there are also a host of services FAMILY LIAISON OFFICERS PARTNER EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) provide ASSISTANCE PROGRAM and programs available to assist you and A series of stress management and resilience- community-based information, support and The program provides eligible ADF partners with your family. Social Workers, Military Support building programs are available for Defence assistance to individual members, partners assistance for professional employment services Officers, Regional Education Liaison Officers families. The SMART suite of programs help and families, and to Defence-sponsored and mandatory re-registration when relocating and Family Liaison Officers can assist with: Defence families by providing them with the groups. These services are available at any with their partner. DCO also assist partners to l support in time of crisis resources to manage the military way of life. time, however FLOs are particularly proactive develop stress management strategies and build l information on Defence matters in general They facilitate an optimistic outlook through in regard to welcome activities in relation on their strengths and resilience. l advice on community, recreational psychological resilience and are aimed at to new postings and settling into a new area and interest groups helping deal with frustrations and or during the deployment of ADF members. CHILDREN’S EDUCATION l deployment support challenging circumstances. Information, resources and programs are l mobility support provided to help minimise the disruption l professional counselling for personal, IMPROVING The SMART programs teach grounding relationship and family problems QUALITY OF LIFE to children’s education caused by relocation. techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, Our Regional Education Liaison Officers l courses, information sessions and Services which DCO provides include changing self-talk, problem solving and support groups the following: are experienced teachers and are available expressing emotion skills. Delivered by local to advise Defence families on education l specialist education advice and assistance Defence social workers in small group sessions, issues. School-based aides and mentors l special needs recognition and review 24-HOUR SUPPORT the programs provide practical tips to help support Defence children through the l employment assistance If you need support, help, or advice at any manage stressful situations. Information is also process of changing schools and times l childcare assistance. time, the Defence Family Helpline operates provided to connect participants with valuable 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services of parental absence. local resources. The options are: Some of the ways in which staff professionals including Social Workers and can assist include: Psychologists. Call 1800 624 608. EMERGENCY AND FamilySMART A series of group programs CRISIS SUPPORT designed to help the partners of ADF members DEFENCE SOCIAL WORKERS SUPPORT DURING Practical assistance is available to eligible identify and build on their strengths, and to Defence Social Workers (DSWs) are qualified DEPLOYMENT AND families facing a crisis when an ADF member learn techniques to cope with the stresses and professionals who are knowledgeable about TIME APART is absent from home for Service reasons. DCO challenges of the military lifestyle. Challenging the ADF and the lifestyle of its members. Time apart from families due to deployments, supports members and families by providing aspects of Defence life are targeted such as DSWs are able to provide confidential training or other Service requirements is an assistance in the event of accident, illness or deployment, relocations, partner absence from services to assist you to understand and integral feature of Defence life. hospitalisation, and provides family support home or reuniting with a partner who is returning address personal, family and work-related DCO services seek to inform and prepare at times of bereavement. after a long time away. Defence Community Organisation personnel Jillian Croft (left) and Sim Rajkumar with Flight problems. you for these times and provide you with TeenSMART These workshops are for Defence Lieutenant Timothy Moore, from Headquarters No. 44 Squadron, and his daughters, Zara and support to make these experiences positive COMMUNITY teenagers to help them manage deployment and Isabella, at the Australian Reptile Park during National Families Week. MILITARY SUPPORT OFFICERS and strengthening ones for your family. CONNECTION relocation. During workshops, Defence teens Military Support Officers (MSOs) are Support can range from providing a Families seeking to connect with or can meet and share stories about being part of a uniformed members from the three Services deployment support pack, to support phone contribute to their local community can military family. They can learn ideas and tactics to who provide support, advice and assistance calls, to counselling from a Social Worker. obtain individual advice or access DCO’s help stay connected to parents while they are on to individual clients and undertake a liaison directory of Defence- and community-run DCO delivers deployment, and meet new friends when moving function with Units and Command. MSOs SUPPORT DURING organisations, groups and events in your local to a new posting. The workshop also covers Defence Community Organisation offers a broad range of programs provide practical support to members RELOCATION area. Not-for-profit community organisations and services to help Defence families. and their families in relation to military DCO offers support, practical assistance and running programs in support of Defence things like managing change, coping when matters. They also have a particular role with resources to help Defence families to manage families can apply for financial support. feeling stressed out, tips for handling emotions and relaxation techniques. DEFENCE IS VERY MUCH aware Australia-wide and on-the-ground services are Command and families in the event of illness of the contribution families make delivered from local offices which are situated or death of a serving member. KidSMART This is a set of four-week programs to the successful achievement of on or near major Defence establishments in all for primary-aged kids to help them manage its mission and understand that ADF members States and Territories. REGIONAL EDUCATION issues arising from posting, relocation and need confidence and reassurance that all is Find your local DCO office by either LIAISON OFFICERS deployment. The KidSMART mascots, Tyler Turtle well for them and their family. contacting the Defence Family Helpline Regional Education Liaison Officers (REDLOs) and Sam Super, help kids learn how to manage on 1800 624 608 or by visiting defence.gov. For this reason, Defence has a wide range of are professionally trained educators who change, stay connected with friends and meet au/dco. The website also provides a range understand both the different State education support programs in place, which all members new people. The workshops also cover things like of useful information on support services systems and the Defence environment. and their families can access to help them helping children to cope when feeling stressed available to ADF families. They are available to provide advice to cope with aspects of the Defence lifestyle. or anxious, particularly during times of parental You can also ‘like’ DCO’s Facebook page Defence families and children on education The Defence Community Organisation absence and deployment. Weekly sessions run at facebook.com/DefenceCommunity issues, particularly matters relating to mobility (DCO) provides a broad range of support from one- to one-and-a-half hours and children Organisation to receive information and and relocation. REDLOs can assist with the services to the ADF community on behalf receive a story book to take home. of Command. In fact, DCO has over 170 staff updates in your newsfeed. transition between the various State and

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TRANSITIONING TO CIVILIAN LIFE DCO provides a range of practical guidance and support to assist ADF members planning to leave Defence to make a seamless transition to civilian life. SERVICES FOR RESERVISTS The families of Reserve members can access a broad range of support services, particularly when the Reservist is on continuous full-time service or away on deployment or exercise. PARENTS DCO offers information and support services for parents of ADF members to help parents understand and manage the challenging aspects of having a son or daughter in the Services. ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS The Defence Special Needs Support Group Inc is a non-profit benevolent volunteer organisation established to assist ADF families who have a family member with special needs. This well-respected, national organisation has many local support groups and well over 2,000 families located both around Australia and overseas. It provides support, information, assistance and advocacy for all ADF families who have a dependant (child, spouse or other dependant) with special needs. The Defence Special Needs Support Group has support groups in each State and Territory which are able to assist with information, support and assistance at a local level. More information is available on the DCO webpage defence.gov.au/dco

Australian Government Department of Defence SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN Communicating with children about deployment is important to help them cope with one parent being away. DCO provides a range Welcome to Richmond of tools to help you work through this with your kids. Defence Community Organisation Books There is a range of children’s books, including the Sapper Pat, Pepper Penguin and Tyler Turtle series, which are designed to help young children understand more about the military lifestyle and develop coping strategies for parental absence.

Videos There are two informative online videos available on An online resource for ADF members the Defence Community Organisation website in regards to deployments, which you are encouraged to watch with your and their families to find information children. Going Solo — Dealing with Absence in Defence Families outlines strategies and ideas for helping younger children and on their posting location. families cope with a parent’s absence during training or deployment. ADF members and their families are invited to Don’t Forget it’s Bin Night: Stepping up when mum or dad is away join us for a morning of fun. examines the impact of deployment on families with teenagers, www.defencecommunityhub.org.au Saturday 17 March 2018, 10am–12pm and presents mechanisms for older children to both cope with the parent’s absence and see the possibilities for personal development Call 02 4587 1130 for more details it affords. Follow us on social media and go to our Teddy bears DCO produces uniformed teddy bears — one for each website for updates www.defence.gov.au/dco/events A joint initiative of Defence Community Organisation, of the three Services. The bears are available for the young children Defence Families of Australia and Defence Housing Australia. of military personnel who are deployed and can be requested from the Defence Family Helpline or from your local DCO Area Office.

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markets and directly sourcing and leasing sourced from local real estate agencies or on losing locality and purchase in the gaining properties from private owners. any of the following commercial websites: locality. In either case, you may be entitled COMMUNITY HUB DHA HOUSING OPTIONS l realestate.com.au/rent to financial assistance. l domain.com.au/rent l The Defence Home Ownership Assistance To help members and their families settle in DHA offers a number of accommodation l rent.com.au Scheme pays a monthly subsidy on a to their new locations, Information about options for both families and singles, l realestateview.com.au/rental-properties member's home-loan interest. The scheme schooling, health care and lifestyle are including unaccompanied members l rentfind.com.au/rentals is administered by the Department of available on the Defence Community Hub, with dependents, the major one being While application for Rent Allowance must be Veterans’ Affairs. For more information a collaborative project by Defence Housing Service Residences (SR). Eligibility for DHA made through DHA, ongoing management see dhoas.gov.au. Australia (DHA), Defence Community accommodation and details of options that of your rental property, including signing l Members selling and/or buying a home Organisation (DCO) and Defence Families are available can be viewed on dha.gov.au/ the lease, payment of rent, maintenance and may be eligible for the Home Purchase of Australia (DFA). The Community Hub also housing.If you own a home in your current or Sale Expenses Allowance, which has links to DCO’s website where members posting location and it is suitable for you repair of the property is a matter between you reimburses reasonable buying and selling and their families can find a range of support to live in, you will not be eligible for a SR. and your landlord or the property agent. costs. Details may be found in the Pay and and resources, as well as information about FINDING A DHA HOUSE HOUSE-HUNTING TRIPS Conditions Manual, see defence.gov.au/ the local DCO office and the services they As soon as you know you require a Service House-hunting trips allow you to visit a new PayAndConditions/ADF/Chapter-7/Part-3/ provide. Members can access the Community Residence, call DHA on 139 342 to get a posting location to find a Service Residence Div-2.asp. Hub through their Online Services dashboard username and password to access DHA’s or home for which rent allowance is payable. When you are looking to purchase a property, or via defencecommunityhub.org.au. Online Services, an online tool that will allow The scheme has mutual benefits for both the remember that unless you have sufficient you to select your new home. A link to Online ADF and the member. Details can be found funds, you will need to make sure your Services can be found at dha.gov.au/housing/ in the Defence Pay and Conditions Manual – bank will provide finance. This is especially service-residences/step-2-find-a-property. see defence.gov.au/PayAndConditions/ADF/ important when buying at an auction, Chapter-7/Part-1/Div-4.asp . because you will need to commit financially UTILITY CONNECTION if you make the winning bid. You will be responsible for establishing and BUYING A HOUSE Banks advertising in this magazine are paying your own electricity, gas, telephone You may feel that it’s time to enter the very supportive of Defence personnel and HOUSING courtesy DHA housing market in your new locality, or you and internet accounts for your new home. will offer obligation-free home purchase

PHOTO: DHA offers a quick, hassle-free means of may wish to sell your existing home in your advice to members. doing this on their website, see dha.gov.au/ MOVING HOUSE can be both Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. housing/service-residences/step-3-move-in. an exciting and daunting prospect DHA’s portfolio comprises modern – some big decisions need to be freestanding houses, townhouses and MORE INFORMATION made, the most important one apartments in selected locations. For information on DHA Service Residences, being where you are going to live. Children’s The majority are off-base, integrated application forms and to access Online Serving the education, distance to work for both the throughout the local community, in Services, see dha.gov.au/housing/service- Community member and spouse/partner, health care, close proximity to Defence bases and residences. RICHMOND CLUB lifestyle preferences and the amenity of establishments, as well as a range of amenities est. 1947 available housing are all factors that need and services. PRIVATE RENTAL years to be considered. DHA maintains the currency of its portfolio If DHA cannot provide you with suitable by upgrading existing properties (on and accommodation, you may be eligible for RENTAL ACCOMMODATION off-base), sourcing new properties through Rent Allowance, see dha.gov.au/housing/ OLDEST SERVICES CLUB IN THE DISTRICT Defence Housing Australia (DHA) provides a variety of construction activities, acquiring rent-allowance/step-1-check-your-eligibility. housing and related services for Australian properties through traditional real estate Rental properties in the region can be STAR BUFFET WANDEREST TRAVELLERS PARK CRAFTY BREW CAFÉ OUTDOOR ALFRESCO FACILITIES ABOUT DEFENCE HOUSING AUSTRALIA (DHA) ACTIVE8 GYM HAWKESBURY LIVING open 24 hours RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE Established in 1988, DHA is a Government Defence Housing Australia Business Enterprise that delivers its • manag es approximately 19,000 AMBER STYLE & BEAUTY SALON BANDS, PROMOTIONS, SOCIAL products and services in a commercial properties in all states and territories ARCADIA ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS environment with a Services Agreement of Australia arcade games, glow mini golf MEMBERS COURTESY BUS as the contractual vehicle in place • allo cates DHA-managed properties CRECHE OPEN 9 AM TO 3.30AM between Defence and DHA. It provides to about 16,500 ADF members GOLF CLUB SEVEN DAYS quality, environmentally sound and • administers Rent Allowance (RA) oldest course in Australia economic housing that fits community to about 14,000 ADF members needs, while achieving financial results • allo cates on-base accommodation that meet or exceed shareholder and for about 11,000 ADF members investor expectations. (31,000 rooms/40,000 beds). 6 East Market St Richmond 4578 1144 richmondclub.com.au 2 minutes from RAAF base

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school year if they turn four years on or before OCCASIONAL CARE to Childcare Benefit-approved childcare services 31 July that year. Applications for the next year This service is suitable for families who do not with the exception of Occasional Care. Childcare are taken from Term 2 of the current school year. need childcare on a regular basis, but would Every approved service with the exception of schools.nsw.edu.au like someone to look after their children Occasional Care has to abide by the guidelines and Choosing the right childcare and early occasionally, for example when they have tell you about them when you enrol your child. learning service will depend on your IN-HOME CARE a medical or other appointment. family’s needs and the environment In-home care is similar to family day care, but Most Occasional Care centres have flexible CHILDCARE REBATE with which you and your child will feel the professional carer looks after the child in operating hours and can cater for children The Australian Government provides families the child’s home. It is not widely available, but is with two types of financial assistance to help most comfortable. whose parents work irregular or unpredictable suitable for families who have no access to other hours, such as shift workers. With this type cover the costs of approved childcare: the childcare services and/or whose circumstances of care, you only pay for the hours you use. Child Care Benefit and the Child Care Rebate. AS WELL AS PROVIDING care, mean that an existing childcare service cannot occasional-child-care.com.au The Child Care Benefit is income tested and childcare and early learning services meet their needs and to whom one or more of is usually paid directly to approved Child Care provide an opportunity for your child the following applies: WAITING LISTS Services to reduce the fees that eligible families to develop social, emotional and learning skills. l the child has, or lives with another child There may be situations where there are no pay. You can apply for the Child Care Benefit When deciding on the type of care that is best who has, an illness or disability vacancies at the childcare or early learning online or in person through Centrelink. To apply for your child, you may want to ask yourself: l the child’s guardian (or guardian’s partner) service you wish to use and some of these online, visit the Department of Human Services l How many hours of care do I need? has an illness or disability that affects their services have waiting lists. website at humanservices.gov.au. l Do I want my child cared for in a home ability to care for the child Where demand for childcare is high, An additional payment to the Child Care environment or in a centre? l the child lives in a rural or remote area all approved services with the exception Benefit is the Child Care Rebate, which helps l What kind of qualifications and experience l the work hours of the child’s guardian of Occasional Care must adhere to Priority families cover the out-of-pocket costs of do the staff members have? (or guardian’s partner) are hours when no of Access Guidelines (available at dss.gov.au) childcare and it is not income tested. Even if l Does the service offer a preschool program? other approved childcare service is available to ensure there is a fair childcare system. your family income is too high for you to receive l What learning and play opportunities do l the child’s guardian (or guardian’s partner) The system ensures that, where there are the Child Care Benefit, you may be eligible for I want my child to have? is caring for three or more children who have vacancies or a waiting list for childcare services, the Child Care Rebate. It covers up to 50 per l What kind of routine will my child have? not yet started school. places are allocated to families with the greatest cent of out-of-pocket costs, up to $7,500 per l Do I want the service to provide lunch? australianhomechildcare.com.au need for childcare. These guidelines only apply child, per year. mychild.gov.au. Can I have a look at a sample meal plan? l What is the carer-to-child ratio? l Can I claim the Childcare Benefit and Childcare Rebate if I choose a certain childcare and learning service? LONG DAY CARE Long day care is sometimes referred to as centre- based care and is generally provided in a building or part of a building that has been created specifically to be used as a childcare centre. Centres usually operate between 7.30am FAMILY DAY CARE and six years, although some may be licensed and 6pm and offer professional care for children Family Day Care services delivers flexible home- to take children from two years of age. aged from six weeks to six years. Children are Some preschools offer half-day sessions, Arndell Anglican College is a coeducational, Pre Kindergarten to Year 12 school serving based education and care for children aged six the Hawkesbury region. With a diverse and comprehensive curriculum, students are usually grouped in rooms according to age encouraged to grow in their individual abilities. weeks to 12 years via a network of family day care with children attending either five mornings and developmental stage. Childcare is usually or five afternoons per week. Others provide full- P: 4572 3633 E: [email protected] W: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au educators. An educator may provide care in their At Arndell, we have built a community where every child matters. available for all day or part of the day. Some day attendance for two, three or five days a week. home for the maximum number of children, centres offer morning or afternoon sessions. The preschool program is designed to including their own children, in accordance with Many centres offer meals throughout the stimulate children’s thinking, communicating, the national law and the national regulations. day including morning tea, lunch and afternoon investigating, exploring and problem-solving These services can provide flexible care, Join in our activities! tea. Most long day care centres will have an skills. The program includes play-based including all-day, part-time, casual, overnight, early education component to their program so activities that help children learn how to interact before and after school, and care during school Youth Group children will learn as they are cared for. positively with other children. The program also holidays. The majority of Family Day Care participants These centres are run by private companies, supports the development of early language, enjoying a game local councils, community organisations, services are approved childcare services. This literacy and numeracy skills. individuals, non-profit organisations or by means families using the service may be eligible Many preschools operate from 9am to 3pm with local police employers for their staff. The majority are for the Childcare Benefit and the Childcare and the majority only operate in line with public Rebate. Visit nswfdc.org.au approved childcare services, which means families school terms and close during school holidays. Bligh Park Neighbourhood Centre: 4572 5898 using the service may be eligible for the Childcare School-based preschools provide educational Bligh Park Out of School Hours Care: 4572 7119 Benefit and the Childcare Rebate. 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HIGH SCHOOL Framework courses give specific competencies understanding emotional environment: NSW students enter high school in Year 7. Once that are valuable in the workplace. VET courses l  Be supportive and encouraging. If you you have determined which high school you give students work-related skills in a variety of have doubts, keep them to yourself. would like your child to attend, the next step is to industry are as and can count towards the HSC if l  Highlight strengths and successes. Encourage complete an expression of interest for placement students sit the HSC exam. Students will receive your child not to dwell on failures. in Year 7 form. If your child is already attending a nationally recognised qualification when they Appreciate that most students will be experiencing Year 6 in a public primary school, you will receive successfully complete their course. Some VET quite a high level of stress, frequently without this form towards the end of Term 1. courses are studied at school while others any obvious indicators. Many fear they might let can be studied at TAFE. their family down or will not be able to match the SCHOOL LEAVING AGE performance of siblings or relatives. There are also Students must complete Year 10 (or its equivalent) YEAR 12 many pressures other than exams. Many students then remain in approved education or training or It is not just students who can find the HSC year experience a sense of impending departure: a combination of education and paid work until stressful. Family members also need support. leaving home, leaving lifelong friends, the prospect the age of 17. NSW HSC Online at hsc.csu.edu.au provides of starting university. Appreciate that it is normal for information on who to contact for help with people under pressure to become super-sensitive SENIOR YEARS personal, academic and career issues. The most and explosive from time to time. Family members Students in Year 10 choose the subjects they wish obvious forms of support parents can offer are are usually the first targets. Try not to overreact to to study for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). the practical, physical things: such outbursts. There is a lot to consider and support is provided l  Provide a good place to study. Ideally it should Encourage a reasonable balance between by your school to help students make informed be quiet, a comfortable temperature, with work and leisure. Planned leisure periods are an decisions about their future. The school’s career good ventilation, good lighting, adequate essential component of a good study program. adviser is available to guide desk or table space and free from distractions An occasional total escape for a few days may also and support each student’s subject choices such as TV, noise, conversations and little be excellent therapy for a student who is feeling in line with individual career and transition brothers and sisters. excessively stressed. planning. Sound advice for young people and l  Provide good, balanced meals. Encourage It is important to encourage and allow your their parents/carers about choosing school sensible levels of sleep and some form of child to be as independent as you can possibly subjects is available at the My Future website regular exercise. Encourage moderation in late- stand. The more independent he or she can be government schools if they turn five on or myfuture.edu.au. night parties and alcohol consumption. in meeting the demands of Year 12, the better before 31 July in that year. By law, all children Of equal, or perhaps greater importance, are prepared he or she will be to succeed at a tertiary Schooling must start school by their sixth birthday. STARTING YEAR 11 the things you can do to provide a positive and level or in the workforce. Kindergarten to Year 6 focuses on the key Students begin to prepare for their HSC in Year There’s a lot to learn about how primary schools and high schools function learning areas of English, mathematics, science 11 so it’s important to get settled into a good This information is relevant to New South Wales — especially as different states have different arrangements in place. Read and technology, human society, personal study routine at the beginning of the year. Study SCHOOL DATES state schools. Independent and Catholic school development,health and physical education, requirements will increase markedly in Year term dates can vary from school to school so check on to find out about New South Wales. FOR 2018 directly with the relevant school. creative arts and languages. 11 and more so in Year 12. There are two types school to find out about their out-of-area of HSC courses: Board-developed courses, PRIMARY SCHOOL PERIOD START FINISH which are set and examined externally and may Primary school in New South Wales selection criteria. OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL CARE contribute to the calculation of a Universities Term 1 Monday 29 January Friday 13 April follows a curriculum based on Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) centres Admission Index (UAI), and Board-endorsed Term 2 Monday 30 April Friday 6 July stages of learning. Each stage is approximately STARTING SCHOOL provide care for primary school-aged children courses, which are developed by schools, TAFE or equivalent to two school years. For each Starting school is an important step. Children before and after school (7.30am to 9am and Term 3 Monday 23 July Friday 28 September universities and count towards the HSC, but do learning stage there are skills, knowledge and develop at different rates and learn skills in 3pm to 6pm), during school holidays and on Term 4 Monday 15 October Friday 21 December not count towards the calculation of the UAI. VET levels of understanding that each student should different ways. It is the school’s task to respond pupil-free days. OSHC is also referred to as develop. Visit schools.nsw.edu.au for some to the needs, learning styles and rates of Out-Of-School Hours (OOSH) care in some handy booklets, activities and checklists. progress of individual students. Specialist advice states or territories. Vacation Care is a type and support is available to parents/caregivers of of OSHC that includes indoor and outdoor children with disabilities. Talk to the school as activities. These centres are sometimes run by Hills Grammar FINDING A SCHOOL Where your Pre-kindergarten to Year 12 child can flourish in Each NSW public school has a defined local early as possible about these services. the same organisation that runs before- and after-school care. Centres are usually located on a co-educational, creative and rigorous learning environment, enrolment area. This means your child is without religious bias or instruction. ORIENTATION DAY primary school sites in the school hall and/or in designated to a particular school based on the Visit our exceptional campus and meet with the Principal, a childcare centre, community facility or OSHC permanent residential address of the primary Most schools have orientation days towards the staff and students. centre near the primary school. Many centres caregiver. Every public school reserves enough end of the previous year to welcome children to Register online at hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au/tours kindergarten. Many schools also have transition offer a snack as well as the Active After-school places within their school for students in their 43 Kenthurst Rd Kenthurst 9654 2111 local enrolment area. to kindergarten programs over several weeks in Communities exercise program. The majority of Non-local applications may be considered the second part of the year. OSHC centres are approved childcare services. This means families using the service may be Learn more at by the school’s enrolment panel, according to hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au the department’s policy and subject to selection KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 6 eligible for the Childcare Benefit and Childcare criteria such as availability of appropriate staff Children may enter kindergarten at the Rebate. Approved services must also show that and classroom accommodation. Contact the beginning of the school year in NSW they are meeting certain quality standards.

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Due to their understanding of both the Defence these services in their old location and aren’t Reunion travel If your child is studying at a to provide support to the children of mobile lifestyle and the different state and territory able to access them at their new posting. location distant from your posting, you may Defence families. Their role includes: Defence support education systems, REDLOs also advise Defence Special-needs dependants may also be entitled access funds towards the child’s travel expenses l assisting children and families to integrate to reimbursement of private schooling costs to come to your location for a reunion. The child into the new school and local community If you’re keen to minimise any disruption to your child’s education and key education authorities on the current needs of Defence students and contribute if a necessary special program is only available must already be receiving education assistance from your family’s relocation, the best place to turn to is Defence l coordinating appropriate welcome and to education policy. To contact your nearest at a non-government school. and will be entitled to one return journey each farewell activities Community Organisation. REDLO, call the Defence Family Helpline on Boarding school allowance You may choose calendar year. l smoothing the transition from school to to have your child attend boarding school, Guidelines and the application forms for these DEFENCE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION assistance. The REDLOs are part of Defence 1800 624 608. school and between different education so they do not have to relocate with you services are available at defence.gov.au. provides information, resources and programs Community Organisation’s education advisory systems (including minimising the impact and disrupt their education. In this instance, to help minimise the disruption to children’s service, designed to inform, prepare and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE of relocation on learning outcomes) education caused by relocation. empower Defence families when they are Defence families can access financial assistance where the child is in the critical years of DEFENCE SCHOOL l monitoring the social, emotional and Its Regional Education Liaison Officers are relocating and changing schools. REDLOs are for education costs incurred as a result of postings. schooling (Years 9-12), you can access financial TRANSITION AIDE PROGRAM academic wellbeing of Defence students experienced teachers and are available to advise located in each state and territory and have Supporting students The Education assistance for the compulsory tuition fees and The Defence Transition Aide program provides Defence families on education issues. School- extensive knowledge about the local schools Assistance Scheme provides a range of financial accommodation costs of the school. support to the children and families of Australian l helping students develop self-confidence, based aides and mentors support Defence and education systems as well as the unique support to help minimise the disruption to Tertiary accommodation If your dependant Defence Force members, particularly when self-reliance and resilience children through the process of changing needs of Defence children. The assistance schooling caused by posting and relocations. is studying at a tertiary institution and their moving in and out of a school on posting or l referring students to services or school and schools and during times of parental absence. REDLOs provide to families includes: The aim is to provide the student with educational chosen course is not available in the new when a parent is absent from home. community programs that meet their needs It also offers a wide range of other education l informing families about local schools stability or short-term assistance to help overcome posting location, financial assistance is available Under the Defence School Transition l enhancing awareness and appreciation for accommodation costs for the student to live Aide Program, in-school Defence aides support services, including in-school support and education systems any immediate difficulties with education or of the unique Defence lifestyle in schools near or at the tertiary institution. This applies and mentors support Defence students staff, financial assistance for education costs l helping families and students to be prepared emotional wellbeing as a result of relocation. and communities incurred by relocation, resources for relocating and confident for school transition Tutoring Members who move to a new location only to full-time undergraduate students and is transitioning from school to school and l providing support to children during times students and information about the different l linking families with special education and have school-aged children may be entitled capped at a maximum of three years’ assistance. during times of parental absence. Aides and of parental absence. state and territory schooling systems. providers, resources or support agencies to 14 weeks of tutoring in any subject that has Reimbursement of a lost scholarship If a mentors help schools, families and children according to their children’s individual needs been identified by the school as representing student has to give up an education scholarship to develop strategies to successfully integrate To find out which schools have aides (primary) REGIONAL EDUCATION (including special-needs students) a gap in your child’s learning. This applies to or bursary due to changing schools, they may into the school community. and mentors (secondary), contact the all-hours LIAISON OFFICERS l working with schools to ensure a supportive primary and secondary students within the first be reimbursed for their educational costs to the Defence aides and mentors are based within Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or Regional Education Liaison Officers, or educational environment and to raise 18 months of enrolment at a new school. remaining value of that scholarship. primary and secondary schools across Australia visit defence.gov.au/dco. REDLOs, are experienced teachers who give awareness of issues facing Defence children Special needs support Practical assistance education support to Defence families as l informing families about Defence support is available for special-needs students. 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Kurrajong Radio Museum A comprehensive collection of radio memorabilia that is mostly in operational condition. Open ANNUAL EVENTS 10am-5pm most weekends. 842 Bells Line of - 2018 - Road, Kurrajong Hills. vk2bv.org/museum Summer Harvest Festival January/February Ferry Artists Gallery dates TBA. slowfoodbluemountains.com.au A community-run venue for local artists to exhibit and sell their work, with regular exhibitions Leura Shakespeare Festival January 14-29. and workshops. Open 10am-4pm Thursday to Everglades Historic House and Gardens, Leura. Monday. Shops 1 & 2, 5557 Old Northern Road, Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival February 9-11. Wisemans Ferry. ferryartists.org The Carrington Hotel and Carrington Place, Hawkesbury Regional Gallery Katoomba. bluemugs.com.au A changing program of exhibitions includes Six Foot Track Marathon March 10. Katoomba visual art, craft, photography and design with to Jenolan Caves. sixfoot.com talks, workshops, film screenings and tours. Blue Mountains Music Festival March 16-18. Open 10am-4pm Monday, Wednesday-Friday, Lurline Street, Katoomba. bmff.org.au 10am-3pm Saturday-Sunday (closed public Hawkesbury City Council holidays). Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Lower Blue Mountains Artists Trail April 7-8. Artist studios are opened to the public. bman.org.au

PHOTO: Windsor. hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/gallery Sydney and Newcastle. St Albans hosts an annual Little River Art Studios & Gallery St Albans Folk Music Festival April 27-29. stalbansfolkfestival.com.au folk festival around the Anzac weekend and the Featuring work from eight artists along with the St Albans Writers' Festival in spring. equine art of Jeanette Starr, the gallery is set on a Leura Harvest Festival May 5. Leura Mall, Leura. historic horse stud. Bracken Stud, 226 Grose River Wilberforce leuravillage.wildapricot.org/Fairs Road, Grosewold. littleriverartstudios.com.au Wilberforce is home to The Australiana Pioneer Hawkesbury Show April 20-22. Village, a collection of historic working buildings Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail hawkesburyshow.com.au set on 11ha along the riverbank. Just up the road Explore galleries, visit studios and meet the Yulefest in the Blue Mountains July/August. is The Butterfly Farm and Indy 800 Kart Track artists. Some members hold regular classes yulefest.com with riverside camping and water skiing. and workshops. haat.com.au Pitt Town NATIONAL PARKS Blue Mountains Elvis Festival August 16-19. Pitt Town and surrounds were the location for the bluemountainselvisfestival.com.au The region's numerous national parks are ideal long running TV series A Country Practice. The for bushwalking, canyoning, cycling, canoeing, Penrith Show August 25-26. Penrith FROM HISTORY AND CULTURE village’s heritage buildings include the Bird in the Showgrounds, Station Street. penrithshow.com GO picnicking, camping and bird watching. For Hand Inn (1825). Nearby Scheyville National Park details of Hawkesbury’s most popular bushwalks, Werrington Festival August dates TBA. Namatjira TO ADVENTURE, THERE'S PLENTY and Longneck Lagoon are great for birdwatchers. see discoverthehawkesbury.com.au. For more Neighbourhood Centre, Henry Lawson Avenue, TO KEEP YOU BUSY AROUND Bilpin on National Parks, see nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. Werrington County. In the mountain foothills, Bilpin is known for St Marys Spring Festival September dates RICHMOND AND GLENBROOK. stone fruit and apples and during harvest you

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PHOTO: WEST fare such as cider, apple pies, honey, jams and berries. Bilpin has two cider companies offering Leura Gardens Festival September/October Windsor Street. Richmond Park boasts a pavilion dates TBA. Leura Mall, leuragardensfestival.com.au built in 1883-84 and hosts the Richmond Good tastings and sales and Wildwood, a luxuriant cool Real Festival November dates TBA. Food, Food Markets on Saturday mornings. climate garden with a cafe, nursery and gift shop. THE HAWKESBURY music and free activities. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Wisemans Ferry MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Beside the Hawkesbury River, the town was Blue Mountains Artfest November dates THE HAWKESBURY is one of Australia's earliest Windsor Court House (1822), and St Matthews Hawkesbury Regional Museum TBA. Wentworth Falls Public School. Falls Road, named after Solomon Wiseman who settled here settlements and many of the area’s original Anglican Church (1817), the latter two designed The museum has a permanent exhibition on the Wentworth Falls. bluemountainsartfest.net.au in 1817 and started the first ferry service. He was buildings have survived, creating a “time capsule” by Sir Francis Greenway. Thompson Square is the themes River, Land, People and a program of the inspiration for The Secret River, written by his Glenbrook Spring Festival November dates TBA. of Australian colonial history. Historic towns oldest public square in Australia and the mall is temporary exhibitions on different aspects great-great-great granddaughter Kate Grenville. Park and Ross Streets, Glenbrook. and rural settlements dot the area, many beside lined with historic buildings. Windsor has a regional of Australia’s third mainland settlement. Open The World Heritage walk in Dharug National Hawkesbury City Council the Hawkesbury River, interspersed with farms, museum, gallery, stores, cafes and markets, where 10am-4pm Wednesday to Monday. 8 Baker Blackheath Rhododendron Festival November Park includes parts of the convict-built Old Great dates TBA. rhodofestival.org.au orchards and national parks. you can stock up for a picnic in Deerubbin Park. Street, Windsor. hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/museum PHOTO: North Road that ran 240km to the Hunter Valley. Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic November HISTORIC TOWNS Richmond St Albans dates TBA. 112km race along the Hawkesbury River Windsor The town’s historic buildings include the Richmond Historic St Albans sits in the Macdonald Valley. MORE INFORMATION to Windsor. bridge2bridge.com.au Settled in 1791, Windsor has a number of colonial School of Arts, St Peters Anglican Church (1841), the Stop for lunch at the Georgian Settlers Inn, built Visitor Information Centre, 1/328 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Clarendon (opposite RAAF Base Sydney Blues & Roots Festival Windsor, buildings still used for their original purposes, post office, courthouse and Victorian mansions in 1836 from convict-hewn sandstone and once Richmond). 02 4560 4620. discoverthehawkesbury.com.au dates TBA. sydneybluesandrootsfestival.com including the Macquarie Arms Hotel (1794), along March Street, West Market Street and a stopover for stagecoaches travelling between

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On the river PENRITH & SYDNEY’S Hire a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard to explore the Hawkesbury-Nepean River, or take a cruise aboard a romantic, old-world GREATER WEST paddlesteamer. Nepean Belle Paddlerwheeler cruises depart from Tench Reserve, Penrith AT THE FOOT of the beautiful Blue Mountains to the south of Richmond, the City of Penrith is the (nepeanbelle.com.au) and the Hawkesbury gateway to Western Sydney and has been dubbed the adventure capital of NSW. It features a stellar Paddlewheeler runs daily cruises from Windsor line up of attractions, world-class sports venues and thrilling sporting events such as Ironman 70.3 (paddlewheeler.com.au). and the Sydney International Rowing Regatta. There is also an exciting mix of weekly, monthly, GALLERIES & MUSEUMS seasonal and annual events including markets, performances, festivals and shows. Penrith Regional Gallery FUN & ADVENTURE BBQ facilities and function rooms. Open The beautiful gallery set in heritage gardens on 6.30am-5.30pm daily. Old Castlereagh Road, the Nepean River in the former home of sculptor Penrith Whitewater Stadium Cranebrook. regattacentre.nsw.gov.au Gerald Lewers and his wife Margo Lewers, a The centre offers whitewater rafting, kayaking,

well-known artist. Open 9am-5pm daily. 86 River Destination NSW swiftwater rescue training and local, national Jetpack Adventures Fly through air and water with a water-powered Road, Emu Plains. penrithregionalgallery.org

and international slalom competitions. PHOTO: Destination NSW Museum of Fire Open September to June. McCarthy's Lane, Jetpack or Flyboard. Gate A Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, One of the most popular family attractions Cranebrook. penrithwhitewater.com.au PHOTO: Cranebrook. jetpackadventures.com.au in Penrith, the museum has an impressive BLUE MOUNTAINS International Regatta Centre a fun and safe way to experience true human collection of fire-fighting vehicles and iFLY Indoor Skydiving An Olympic rowing venue with 5km of cycling body flight. Panthers Complex, 123 Mulgoa memorabilia. Open 9.30am-4.30pm daily. A state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel provides and walking paths, picnic grounds, lakeside Road, Penrith. downunder.iflyworld.com 1 Museum Drive, Penrith. museumoffire.com.au RISING TO THE WEST of Richmond, the Blue Mountains region is one of the state’s premier tourism destinations, with stunning natural beauty, charming villages, gardens, galleries and good food, it Cables Wake Park Naval Museum draws visitors year-round. Spend a day canyoning, abseiling, caving, bushwalking or mountain biking, Try cable skiing, wakeboarding and knee- The Museum houses a collection of Naval unwind at a day spa, relax over afternoon tea at an old-world cafe, lunch at a historic grand hotel, boarding at this world-class facility, which forces memorabilia. Open 1pm-4pm weekends. browse through boutique shops or enjoy a round of golf at one of the four mountain courses. features two main cable lakes. Panthers 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith. Complex, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith. Arms of Australia Inn VILLAGES Katoomba cableswakepark.com.au A great place to discover the local history of Wentworth Falls Along with restaurants, antique shops and galleries, Luddenham Raceway Penrith with artefacts, photos, tours, special This pretty village has cafes, restaurants, Katoomba is home to the art deco Paragon Outdoor karting centre with two tracks – a Pro events and exhibitions. Open 9am-2pm Monday, specialty shops and galleries, surrounded by Café and historic Carrington Hotel. Waradah Circuit and a Rookie Circuit designed for eight Wednesday and Thursday and 1pm to 4pm on spectacular bushland. There are extensive trails Aboriginal Centre is a gallery with art works and to 14 year olds. There are also four paintball the first and third Sundays of the month. Corner and Wentworth Falls Lake is a good picnic and performances. Scenic World Blue Mountains fields. Open 10am-7.30pm daily. 849 Luddenham Great Western Highway and Gardenia Avenue, barbecue spot with children's' play equipment. has one of the world's steepest railways and the Road, Luddenham. luddenhamraceway.com Emu Plains. nepeanhistoricalsociety.org.au glass-floored Skyway, 270m above the ground. Leura Trees Adventure A good spot for morning or afternoon tea or lunch, Blackheath Soar through the treetops on an array of Leura has heritage buildings, glorious gardens and a The relaxed village draws visitors for its annual flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels at Trees MORE INFORMATION: Penrith charming main street lined with stores, restaurants Rhododendron Festival, stunning views and Adventure Grose River Park. Open 9am-5pm Tourism, Civic Centre, 601 High St, and cafes. There are numerous walking tracks bush walks. From Blackheath, a road winds down Hawkesbury City Council daily. 200 Springwood Road, Yarramundi. Penrith. visitpenrith.com.au around the village, and you can enjoy panoramic to Megalong Valley where you can horse ride, treesadventure.com.au

PHOTO: mountain views from Sublime Point. mountain bike or walk along bush trails.

LUNCH MENU FROM $15 DISCOVER SINCE 2009 20% DISCOUNT THE BEST THINGS TO SEE IN FOR YOU AND UNIQUE AND RELAXED 3 MATES AT ATMOSPHERE. FREE LIVE MUSIC IN the church bar the Hawkesbury THE BEER GARDEN EVERY SUNDAY BARRACKS BAR FROM 12.30PM. SELECTION OF open 7 days Open 7 days Ph. 02 4560 4620 BOUTIQUE BEERS AND W INES. EXCITING NEW CHEFS PRODUCING Ham Common MODERN AUSTRALIAN PUB FOOD (opposite Richmond RAAF Base) AND SHARE PLATTERS. CATERED Enjoy lunch, or dinner at Barracks Bar - just 5 Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley - minutes from Richmond Airbase - and you will 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way Windsor Hawkesbury Valley Way, Richmond FUNCTIONS AND OUTSIDE DINING. receive 20% discount for up to 4 meals. 4577 4222 Just mention this ad, and show your Defence Force Id. www.discoverthehawkesbury.com.au Offer Valid til August 31 2018. cphawkesburyvalley.com.au

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tracks for all levels of fitness, along with camping, Also on site, the Blue Mountains World Heritage ACTIVE SERVICE GOLF Social Golf Deals canyoning, climbing and mountain biking trails. Interpretive Centre is a high-tech, interactive 2x 18 holes shared cart Bush walks range from easy strolls around lookouts exhibition. 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE Mon to Fri $59* such as Govetts Leap and Sublime Point, to longer bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au $300 per quarter walks such as the Grand Canyon Track, from cliff Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum 4x 18 holes shared cart tops down into deep valleys. Full Member Benefits In a grand home surrounded by glorious Mon to Fri $99* On the escarpment in Katoomba, Echo Point gardens, the museum has a unique collection of Contact Club Manager Rob McLean on 4577 4390 Lookout has views of the Jamison Valley and the fabulous children's toys and trains. 36 Olympian to find out more information 2x 18 holes shared cart iconic Three Sisters. It is the gateway to many Parade, Leura. toyandrailwaymuseum.com.au great walks, including the Giant Stairway down Sat after 1pm more than 800 steps to GARDENS Sun after 11.30am $89* the valley floor and the Federal Pass. Blue Mountains Botanic Garden At picturesque Wentworth Falls, Jamison The cool-climate garden covers 28 hectares Social Golf Available 7 Days a Creek drops over the escarpment and with more than 40,000 plants from around the Week Hawkesbury City Council plunges 187m before flowing into the Valley world. There are picnic areas with barbecues

PHOTO: of the Waters. Bushwalks in the area vary from and Tomah Gardens Restaurant with views of 10 minutes to more than four hours. Wollemi National Park. Bells Line of Road, Mount The Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve Tomah. bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au has a spectacular cave system with fantastic Campbell Rhododendron Gardens limestone formations and underground rivers. Covering 18.3ha, the gardens include There are guided tours through nine show caves rhododendrons, azaleas, maples and other along with walking trails. Visit for the day or deciduous trees and pristine native bushland. stay in the historic Jenolan Caves House hotel Bacchante Street, Blackheath. rhodogarden.org.au (jenolancaves.org.au). Keen walkers enjoy the Everglades Gardens Six Foot Track, a three-day walk along the The beautiful Everglades House and gardens Windsor Country Golf Club original bridle trail between Katoomba and are owned by the National Trust and open to McQuade Ave, South Windsor 2756 Jenolan Caves.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au the public all year round. 37 Everglades Avenue, P 024577 4390 | W www.windsorgolfclub.com.au *Conditions apply Bundle Deals not available on Public Holidays) GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Leura. nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades- James Horan; Destination James Horan; NSW Norman Lindsay Gallery house-gardens The former home of artist Norman Lindsay Windyridge Garden Mount Wilson PHOTO: is now a gallery displaying his diverse work. Two hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens. Mount Victoria 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Queens Avenue, Mount Wilson. Your home The westernmost village in the Blue Mountains, normanlindsay.com.au Mount Victoria has historic buildings dating to Gallery Blackheath for variety the mid 19th century, including the Imperial Hotel, An artist-owned and managed not-for-profit MORE INFORMATION The Manor House and Toll Keepers Cottage. gallery showcasing works by seven prize- Echo Point Visitor Information Centre, With its convenient location and ample Echo Point Road, Katoomba. free undercover parking, you’ll find winning local artists. 44 Govetts Leap Road , WORLD HERITAGE AREA Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre, it a pleasure shopping at Richmond Covering a million hectares, the Greater Blackheath. galleryblackheath.com Marketplace. Great Western Highway, Glenbrook. Blue Mountains World Heritage Area includes Blue Mountains Cultural Centre bluemountainscitytourism.com.au numerous spectacular National Parks. The Blue Mountains City Art Gallery showcases There’s a Big W, Woolworths Supermarket and 60 national and The Blue Mountains National Park has walking local and national artists and touring exhibitions. independent speciality stores all located on one level.

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IGH PAR OMMUITY HIS GRAMMAR SERIES Hills Grammar is a contemporary, independent, EVERYTHING YOU NEED We offer a variety of services for residents co-educational school without religious bias. of all ages, including providing low-cost out-of-school-hours care Boys and girls from pre-kindergarten to Year 12 enjoy for primary aged children and free in-and-out-of-school activities for an exceptional learning environment on one beautiful campus on 18ha. Opportunities offered in the 12 to 18 year olds. We also offer free courses and activities for adults, academic, co-curricular and student-wellbeing and our premises host reasonably priced fitness, dance, self-defence programs reflect our vision of Extraordinary Education: AROUND TOWN and guitar lessons. a place of inspiration and innovation.

CONTACT 02 4572 5898, 4 Sirius Road, Bligh Park, facebook.com communityservicesblighpark/ CONTACT 02 9654 2111, hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au CHURCHES EVENTS & VENUES ACCOMMODATION HAESURY RAE RIHMOD U ST MATTHEW’S OEY O U MOTE Richmond Club is the Hawkesbury’s leading ANGLICAN CHURCH EIRD HI

Located on the grounds of the Hawkesbury dining, entertainment and function venue. Designed by rancis Greenway and constructed Loxley is a boutique historical property dating back Race Club, our motel offers 30 superbly appointed, Established in 1947 by WWII ex-servicemen, in 1817, St Matthews is one o the ost beautiul to circa 1833, situated on 30 picturesque acres with spacious rooms equipped with all modern we have since grown to be a valued community buildings in Australia The graveyard is ascinating, spectacular views. Specialising in weddings and partner in the region. Located on East Market St, conveniences. We have two deluxe spa suites, two deluxe suites and 26 standard with graves o those ro the irst leet You will special events, seating up to 130 guests. Also offering conference facilities Richmond, the club has been extensively renovated and is home to the deluxe rooms. Our motel restaurant is open daily from 7am to 9am for your receive a war welcoe to any o our services and private dining. With accommodation on site for up to 50 guests, ranging all-you-can-eat Star Buffet, The Crafty Brew Café, Active8 Gym, Amber Style convenience and offers both continental buffet and hot cooked country breakfasts. service inoration can be ound on our website from Romantic Chalets for two, to our Peppercorn Lodge which sleeps & Beauty, Arcadia kids entertainment, Wanderest Travellers Park, plus a range up to 18 people, we can cater for your needs. of bar and entertainment services. It also operates Richmond Golf Course. CONTACT 02 4560 4300, [email protected], CONTACT 02 577 19, enuirieswindsoranglicanasnau, CONTACT 02 4567 7711, loxleyonbellbirdhill.com.au, hrcmotel.com.au CONTACT 02 4578 1144, richmondclub.com.au windsoranglicanasnau facebook.com/LoxleyonBellbirdHillLOXLEY ON BELLBIRD HILL

THE OOIA MOTE THE HURH AR EDUCATION UYPER FINANCE DEEE A The Colonial Motel offers accommodation on Unique and relaxed atmosphere. Live music HRISTIA SHOO Defence Bank is a member-owned bank, serving the financial needs two acres of land with ample on-site parking in the in the beer garden every Sunday from 12.30pm. Kuyper Christian School is a non of ADF personnel, their families and members of the Defence community heart of historic Richmond. The motel has a Selection of beers and wines, steaks, seafood, gourmet denoinational, Prep to Year 12 Christian for more than 40 years. With more than 90,000 members conference room and a barbecue area. All 39 rooms schnitzels, pizzas and finger food. Catered functions school Located in a bushland setting at and $2 billion in assets under management, are AAA rated and 3.5 stars. They are non-smoking and outside dining. Open 7 days & nights, 11am until late. Kurraong, the school links with parents you can be confident your financial security and air-conditioned with ensuite bathrooms. $15 lunch specials. Meals can be pre-ordered during lunch to provide an outstanding Christian education which prepares is our priority. Richmond branch open times for speedier service. Takeaway service provided. children or lie as Gods person in Gods world Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

CONTACT 02 4578 1166, [email protected], CONTACT 02 57 2999, adinkuypernsweduau, CONTACT 02 4570 3600, defencebank.com.au, 161 March St, Richmond, colonialmotel.com.au CONTACT 02 4577 6151, thechurchbar.com.au kuypernsweduau [email protected] GOLF MERURE PERITH CHILDCARE MISSION AUSTRALIA ARDE AGIA OEGE IDSOR OUTRY Mercure Penrith has 222 rooms catering for families, EARLY LEARNING – LITTLE Arndell Anglican College is a coeducational, GO U couples and single guests. It is adjacent to Panthers EAGLES CHILD CARE CENTRE Prekindergarten to Year 12 school serving the Hawkesbury Windsor Country Golf Club is a championship World of Entertainment where there are seven region With a diverse and coprehensive curriculu, Little Eagles is a Deence long day care service 18-hole course, located just five minutes from restaurants offering all types of cuisine. Breakfast is students are encouraged to grow in their individual abilities based at RAA Base Richond Our highly trained, Richmond RAAF base. The Pro Shop is one of the available from 6.30am weekdays and 7am weekends. ailies can epect highuality pastoral care, acadeic developent, best equipped golf shops in the country. The club eperienced educators provide consistency, saety and security Complimentary car parking and government etracurricular progras and counity engageent At Arndell, is home to the fantastic 19th Grill Bistro, which serves rates are available. to your childs ever unpredictable lives Little Eagles caters or we have built a counity where every child atters up delicious meals for lunch Tuesday to Sunday and children aged up to si years and were open 60a to 50p dinner on Friday nights. It also caters for functions. Coe and see it or yoursel CONTACT 02 4721 7700, email [email protected] CONTACT 02 572 6, arndellnsweduau, CONTACT 02 45774390, admin@windsorgolflclub.com.au, Panther Place, Penrith. mercurepenrith.com.au CONTACT 1800 757 , aearlylearningcoau enuiriesarndellnsweduau windsorgolfclub.com.au

BARS, CLUBS & DINING CLUBS BARS, THE HAESURY HOTE MISSION AUSTRALIA ST PAUL’S GRAMMAR YOOD GO Western Sydneys nuber one liveusic venue, EARLY LEARNING – SCHOOL Lynwood Golf is situated at Pitt Town and is an The Hawkesbury Hotel has live usic on the patio THE BLUE HOUSE OHSC St Paul’s Grammar School is a co-educational, 18-hole course set on 230 acres with first-class every riday, Saturday and Sunday all year, plus great practice facilities including: driving range, practice The Blue House OSHC is a beoreand non-denominational Christian grammar school pub grub, bottle shop, pokies, TAB, Keno, o Sports, in Cranebrook. It has a tradition of excellence and green and short game range. The clubhouse has a Sky Channel and Trackside Call the ree courtesy bus aterschoolcare and vacationcare progra an inclusive, distinctive school culture. Set on a 70-acre campus, sports bar, restaurant and cafe, plus a playground and well pick you up and get you hoe saely situated on RAA Base Richond We cater or children and petting farm attached to the outdoor terrace. St Paul’s is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering Deence discount available with ID, enuire at Bar aged 5 to 12 years who attend local schools Our service is very aily Baccalaureate programmes from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, as well orientated Our philosophy is built on the belie that all ailies in the as the New South Wales Education Standards Authority curricula. service are one big aily Enuire today CONTACT 02 577 050, 5 George Street, Windsor, CONTACT 02 4580 8555, Lynwood Country Club, 4 Pitt Town Bottoms Road, acebookcohawkesburyhotel, hawkesbuyhotelco CONTACT 1800 757 , aearlylearningcoau CONTACT 02 47 774 888, stpauls.nsw.edu.au Pitt Town, lynwoodgolf.com.au

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IA THAGO DAY SPA SHOPPING HAREY ORMA Rela, renew and reenergise ro the MGRATHS HI oent you enter Villa Thalgo at Crowne Plaa Harvey Norman McGraths Hill are your local mates Hawkesbury Valley you will be taken on a uniue for all your furniture, bedding, electrical or computer ourney thats been created only or you needs. Located just a few minutes from Richmond Rebalance the subtle energies o the ind Base, the store offers Defence Force discounts as well as a Defence Loyalty and body in your own private sanctuary or treat a riend or loved one Card. Locally owned and operated, with expertly trained staff, Harvey Norman with a git voucher McGraths Hill has the biggest range of the best brands, the lowest prices and offers flexible payment options. CONTACT 02 577 125, villathalgocoau, CONTACT 02 4587 6800, harveynorman.com.au 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Windsor Industry Road, McGraths Hill (next to Bunnings)

MOTORING IDSOR TYRE RIHMOD MARETPAE AUTO SERIE Your hoe or variety Theres a Woolworths Our friendly, family-owned business is a one-stop superarket, a Big W and over 60 specialty shop for all automotive service needs: log-book stores and services all located on one level, servicing to manufacturers specification; pink slips; plus ree undercover parking or 800 cars all major tyre and wheel brands at competitive prices; batteries; suspension; We can assist with wheelchair hire and a parents steering; brakes; cooling and all mechanical repairs. Our laser-based wheel roo plus the centre is easily accessed by rail, balancing and aligning equipment is state of the art. with Richond Railway Station located directly opposite, bus and tai CONTACT 02 4577 6262, Unit 8, 31 Brabyn Street, Windsor, CONTACT richondarketplacecoau, [email protected] acebookcorichondarketplace RECREATION IDSOR TEPI O VISITOR INFORMATION HAESURY ISITOR Windsor Tenpin Bowl is a great place to enjoy IORMATIO ETRE leisure time with your family, friends or just by • Discover the best things to see, do & experience yourself. We can help you with organising birthday in the Hawkesbury Region • Boating, topographic parties, theme nights, group functions and weekly & tourist drive maps • Bushwalking, camping & team bowling. We also cater to everyone with our National Park information • Local papers & events fully licensed cafe and arcade games. Our premises • Accommodation bookings • Local products & souvenirs • Regional & are air conditioned, have plenty of parking and interstate information. Open 7 days (closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) friendly staff.

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